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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Paulina blame for her not finishing school?
(a) Her mother-in-law.
(b) Dr. Miranda.
(c) Gerardo.
(d) Herself.

2. What does Gerardo offer Roberto?
(a) Fifty thousand dollars to leave the country.
(b) A job.
(c) A cigarette.
(d) A cognac.

3. How does Paulina feel about the possibility of these people going to trial?
(a) Angry.
(b) Confused.
(c) Depressed.
(d) Thrilled.

4. What kind of clothing does Paulina pull out of the drawer?
(a) No clothing.
(b) Bright red pajamas.
(c) Probably stockings.
(d) Boxer shorts.

5. What does Paulina do with the keys?
(a) Hides them in the kitchen.
(b) Hits Roberto in the face with them.
(c) Drives away in Roberto's car.
(d) Throws them over the balcony into the lake.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who will preside over the trials?

2. What does Roberto probably believe about the commission?

3. As Paulina drives away, what does the audience see?

4. What is heard from Roberto's room?

5. What seems probable by Paulina's behavior while listening to the two men?

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