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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What would be an adjective that might describe Paulina's actions at this point?
(a) Insane.
(b) Rational.
(c) Humane.
(d) Reasonable.

2. What invitation does Gerardo extend to Roberto?
(a) To accompany him and Paulina to the beach next month.
(b) That he stay there for the night.
(c) To be on the commission also.
(d) To go to the horse races next weekend.

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

4. What seems probable by Paulina's behavior while listening to the two men?
(a) That she is not honorable because she is eavesdropping.
(b) That she knows Roberto.
(c) That she is happy that Gerardo invites Roberto to stay over.
(d) That she is bi-polar.

5. What does Paulina "slyly" mention?
(a) Breakfast.
(b) The affair Roberto is having.
(c) Her knowledge of Roberto's secret files.
(d) Her infatuation for Roberto.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Paulina's mother going?

2. What happens to Gerardo's car?

3. Why is it likely Paulina does not want to encounter Roberto?

4. When will Paulina remove Roberto's gag?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Paulina do after she locks her husband in their room?

2. What does the audience hear from the room where Paulina went?

3. What relative of Roberto does Paulina mention and what does she say about this relative?

4. What does the audience see after Paulina leaves the house?

5. What does Paulina do when she comes inside the first time from talking to Gerardo on the terrace?

6. What does Roberto tell Gerardo about his stopping at their house?

7. What happens after Paulina and Gerardo have had dinner the night he caught a ride home?

8. What does Roberto say about Paulina to Gerardo and how does Gerardo respond?

9. What does Paulina get when she comes on the stage in Scene 3?

10. What does Gerardo say Paulina remembers about her torture and how does Roberto respond?

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