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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Paulina want Gerardo to do on the Investigating Committee?
(a) Defend the truth.
(b) Lie so as to get the past over as quickly as possible.
(c) She doesn't want him on the committee.
(d) Be the voice of reason.

2. What does Paulina say about the relationship between some doctors and the secret police?
(a) That the police used the doctors in their torture sessions.
(b) That the police believe doctors could not be trusted.
(c) That the doctors and the police were on different sides of the political situation.
(d) That the doctors pretended to help the police, but were spying for the rebels.

3. Who is the first person on the stage when the play opens?
(a) Evita.
(b) Gerardo Escobar.
(c) Paulina Salas.
(d) Roberto Miranda.

4. What is the purpose of the commission?
(a) To write a new constitution.
(b) To bring in more North American business to the country.
(c) To seek out those who are now considered criminals from the previous dictator's regime.
(d) To introduce baseball to the country.

5. Why is the stage lighting the way it was?
(a) It's a bright, sunny day.
(b) A cloud has passed over the moon.
(c) There is no light because the audience is not supposed to see the characters in this scene.
(d) It takes place at a disco.

Short Answer Questions

1. What invitation does Gerardo extend to Roberto?

2. What does Roberto probably believe about the commission?

3. What does Paulina threaten to do if Gerardo goes to the police?

4. To what has Gerardo just been appointed?

5. What happens to Roberto after he is tied up at Paulina and Gerardo's home?

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