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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act I, Scenes 1-8 Synopsis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Uncle berating Joey in Scene 4?
(a) He is listening to the radio.
(b) He has been out of town.
(c) He is high.
(d) He has been turning tricks on the side.

2. At the beginning of Dogeaters, what national event is about to happen in Manila?
(a) Manila International Film Festival.
(b) Ferdinand Marcos' Golden Jubillee.
(c) Imelda Marcos' birthday.
(d) Philippine Independence Day.

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

4. In Scene 6, why does Romeo say he cannot get a drink with Trini?
(a) He does not drink.
(b) He is married.
(c) He is sick.
(d) He is broke.

5. Who does Romeo claim to be friends with in Scene 6?
(a) Imelda Marcos.
(b) Tito Alvarez.
(c) Rainer Fassbinder.
(d) Lolita Luna.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Dogeaters, who does the announcer say has just met with the Marcoses?

2. In Scene 1, what has Daisy Avila just won?

3. Which of these characters is not introduced in Scene 2?

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

5. What type of frame for the narrative of the play is introduced in Scene 2?

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