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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Roberto mention as being gone at the moment?
(a) His dog.
(b) His wife and kids.
(c) His father-in-law.
(d) No one.

2. What does Gerardo confess to Paulina with some coaxing?
(a) That he isn't really angry about the car spare tire.
(b) That he got the jack back already from his mother-in-law.
(c) That he is having an affair.
(d) That he has already accepted the offer of being on the commission.

3. What could the fact that Paulina uses her panties to gag Roberto instead of something else symbolize?
(a) Her stupidity in not being able to think of a better way to gag him.
(b) Her disgust for him.
(c) Her practical nature in not wanting to dirty a clean towel.
(d) That she wants to have a sexual relationship with him.

4. Who is the first person to speak in this scene?
(a) Paulina.
(b) Roberto.
(c) No one; there is no dialogue in this scene.
(d) Gerardo.

5. What does Paulina tie to the chair?
(a) A body.
(b) Nothing.
(c) The front door knob so the door won't open.
(d) A red cushion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the lighting of the stage in this scene?

2. Where does Paulina go after rummaging through the drawer?

3. What is Roberto's attitude about Gerardo's upcoming role on the commission?

4. What does Roberto suggest that Gerardo will have on his hands soon?

5. What does Paulina do with the keys?

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