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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Gerardo respond to the offer of the appointment?
(a) Thrilled.
(b) Worried he won't be able to do a good job.
(c) Pressured to accept.
(d) Says he has to consult his wife.

2. What happens to Gerardo's car?
(a) It was stolen.
(b) The warranty expires.
(c) The fan belt broke.
(d) A flat tire.

3. What is Paulina's general demeanor during this scene?
(a) Timid.
(b) Depressed.
(c) Joyful.
(d) Purposeful.

4. What is the occupation of the person in the answer to question #78?
(a) Housewife.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Secretary.

5. What is the name of the tape Paulina has in her pocket?
(a) Handel's Messiah.
(b) Beatles' Abby Road.
(c) Schubert's Death and the Maiden.
(d) An audio recording of How to Win Friends and Influence People.

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

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

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

9. Where does Paulina go after rummaging through the drawer?
(a) To the kitchen.
(b) Out the front door.
(c) To Roberto's door.
(d) To Gerardo's door.

10. Why is Gerardo apologetic?
(a) He burns dinner.
(b) He is quite late for dinner.
(c) He forgot to pick up the dry cleaning.
(d) He forgot to pick his wife up at the airport.

11. What has been offered to past political criminals?
(a) Community service instead of prison.
(b) The opportunity to commit suicide instead of being hanged.
(c) A reduced sentence for snitching.
(d) Amnesty.

12. Who is knocking at the door?
(a) Paulina's mother.
(b) Roberto Miranda.
(c) A policeman.
(d) Gerardo's sister.

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

14. What is Gerardo yelling through the bedroom door?
(a) For Paulina to go ahead and shoot Roberto.
(b) For Paulina to let him shoot Roberto.
(c) Nothing; he's still asleep.
(d) For Paulina to open the door.

15. What does Roberto have in the trunk of his car?
(a) A dead body.
(b) Some bootlegged whiskey.
(c) The spare tire to Gerardo's and Paulina's car.
(d) A kilo of cocaine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gerardo's feelings in his offer of friendship with Roberto?

2. What does Paulina say there is none of in the house?

3. What is supposed to happen on Sunday?

4. What does Paulina say about Schubert?

5. Who invites the person in the car in for a drink?

(see the answer keys)

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