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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. What is the occupation of the person Barbara and Nestor interview in Scene 2?
(a) Astronomer.
(b) Pornographic film star.
(c) Jesuit priest.
(d) Dictator.

2. Why is Senator Avila well known in the Philippines?
(a) He is vice president.
(b) He is leader of the opposition party.
(c) He is morried into the Marcos family.
(d) He was once a movie star.

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

4. At the end of Scene 5, what do the narrators say Santos Triador is always doing?
(a) Reading Marx.
(b) Cheating on Daisy.
(c) Watching Daisy.
(d) Plotting against the Marcos regime.

5. What does Trini declare herself to be at the end of Scene 6?
(a) An idealist.
(b) A feminist.
(c) A socialist.
(d) An artist.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are Nestor Noralez and Barbara Villanueva?

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

3. What does the audience hear before the lights come up at the beginning of Scene 1?

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

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

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