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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Whose son is Boomboom?
(a) Marcos.
(b) Alacran.
(c) Avila.
(d) Ledesma.

4. In Scene 9, Rio remembers her grandmother taking her to a movie starring who?
(a) Cary Grant.
(b) Doris Day.
(c) James Stewart.
(d) Kim Novac.

5. Why does Avila think he is safe from Marcos' retribution?
(a) He is friends with Ledesma.
(b) He has sworn a loyalty oath.
(c) He thinks Marcos will be overthrown soon.
(d) He is retiring.

Short Answer Questions

1. What interrupts Carreon as he tees off in Scene 12?

2. Who is Chiquiting excitedly showing off in Scene 14?

3. How does Perlita help Joey in Scene 10?

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

5. In Scene 11, what does Imelda promise about her film festival?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Scene 9, how does Rio's story about her grandmother reflect the changing Manila?

2. What is a dogeater?

3. How does Scene 11 end on an incongruously upbeat note?

4. What do Nestor and Barbara say about Philippines history in Scene 2?

5. What state is Joey in when he enters in Scene 10?

6. Why does Lieutenant Carreon skulk off in Scene 12?

7. Describe the party at the beginning of Scene 14.

8. Who is golfing in Scene 12?

9. How does Senator Avila relate to his right-wing counterparts in Scene 12?

10. Describe the montage of Scene 15.

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