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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 seems to happen to Gerardo in this scene?
(a) He has a complete nervous breakdown.
(b) He starts really feeling sorry for Roberto.
(c) He becomes certain his wife is insane and wants to commit her to an asylum.
(d) He gains his power.

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

3. What persuades Roberto to stay overnight at Gerardo and Paulina's home?
(a) An offer to drive Roberto to the city in the morning.
(b) A mention of Paulina cooking breakfast.
(c) Roberto is almost out of gas and stations are closed.
(d) Roberto is adament about not staying.

4. Gerardo wife replies to Gerardo's accusation by saying what?
(a) She was through with his criticisms.
(b) She had a big presentation at work and couldn't do it.
(c) She was too busy ironing his shirts.
(d) Her responsibility is the house; his is the car.

5. What does Gerardo ask of Paulina as she is talking about the above phrase?
(a) To stop being irrelevant to the task at hand.
(b) To not be so vulgar.
(c) To leave so he can continue to talk with Roberto.
(d) To go check out the meaning of the phrase on the internet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are some of the things Paulina mentions that she endured during torture?

2. Who is the first character on the stage in this scene?

3. What is Gerardo going to tell Paulina about Roberto?

4. What does Paulina intend to do once Roberto begins talking?

5. What does Roberto probably believe about the commission?

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