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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act I: Scenes 9-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Pucha ostensibly berate the waiter in Scene 9?
(a) He is ogling Rio.
(b) He is spitting in their tea.
(c) He is slow.
(d) He smells.

2. At the beginning of Dogeaters, who does the announcer say has just met with the Marcoses?
(a) Ronald Reagan.
(b) Yves Saint Laurent.
(c) Margaret Thatcher.
(d) Luis Bunuel.

3. Why does Alacran chastise Chiquiting in Scene 10?
(a) Her profligate spending.
(b) Her outfit.
(c) Her gossip.
(d) Her cursing.

4. Which U.S. president colonized the Philippines?
(a) McKinley.
(b) Nixon.
(c) Eisenhower.
(d) Taft.

5. When did Jean Mallat come to the Philippines?
(a) The mid-1970's.
(b) The late 19th century.
(c) The 1950's.
(d) The mid 17th century.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the famous director in Scene 10 finally persuade Joey to join him at the end of the scene?

2. Whose books is Imelda Marcos said to have banned?

3. At the beginning of the play, what is being built in Manila?

4. What is unique about Daisy Avila's win in the pageant?

5. What is the name of Nestor and Barbara's melodrama?

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