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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does she talk about doing to Roberto?
(a) Raping him.
(b) Dumping him in a bathtub full of scalding water.
(c) Blinding him.
(d) Making him a eunuch.

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

3. Where are Gerardo and Roberto at the beginning of this scene?
(a) In the car.
(b) Seated at the dining table.
(c) They are not in this scene.
(d) Sleeping in their respective bedrooms.

4. Why is it likely Paulina does not want to encounter Roberto?
(a) She calls the police to have Roberto forcibly removed from her house.
(b) She cowers under the covers shaking.
(c) She tells Gerardo to make him leave.
(d) She does not go out to meet him when he comes in the house.

5. What could the lighting on the stage in this act mean?
(a) The humorous actions of the characters.
(b) The dark nature of the theme of the play.
(c) The fact that Paulina is trying to conserve electricity.
(d) The disco is trying to entertain the dancers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times does Gerardo say he and the woman had sex?

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

3. How does Gerardo respond to the offer of the appointment?

4. What does Paulina stuff in Roberto's mouth.

5. Who is the first person to speak in this scene?

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