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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act I: Scenes 12-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Severo Alacran's family die?
(a) They fell ill in a smallpox outbreak.
(b) They died in a traffic accident.
(c) They were killed by the Japanese.
(d) They died in a house fire.

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

3. In Scene 3, why is Rio returning to Manila?
(a) She missed her family.
(b) Her grandmother has died.
(c) She is attending school there.
(d) She has a job there,

4. Which character in Scene 12 refuses to enjoy himself?
(a) Senator Avila.
(b) Lieutenant Carreon.
(c) Severo Alacran.
(d) Joey Sands.

5. Which character is not in attendance at the golf game in Scene 12?
(a) Joey Sands.
(b) General Ledesma.
(c) Lieutenant Carreon.
(d) Severo Alacran.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Senator Avila speaking to in Scene 7?

2. According to Avila in Scene 12, what part of the Philippine temperament does the country a disservice?

3. According to Pucha in Scene 9, what has changed about ethnic Filipinos?

4. Why is Uncle berating Joey in Scene 4?

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

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