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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. Who is Senator Avila speaking to in Scene 7?
(a) Workers.
(b) His children.
(c) Artists.
(d) Students.

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

3. Where is Santos Triador in Scene 5?
(a) In America.
(b) In prison.
(c) In Senator Avila's estate.
(d) In the jungle.

4. In Scene 1, what has Daisy Avila just won?
(a) A Rhodes scholariship.
(b) A literary prize.
(c) Miss Philippines title.
(d) A Philippines Oscar.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the occupation of the person Barbara and Nestor interview in Scene 2?

2. Why is Senator Avila well known in the Philippines?

3. At the beginning of Dogeaters, what national event is about to happen in Manila?

4. In Scene 6, why does Romeo say he cannot get a drink with Trini?

5. What does Trini declare herself to be at the end of Scene 6?

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