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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. In Scene 15, what does Leanor Ledesma do as she prays?
(a) Whips herself.
(b) Speaks in tongues.
(c) Masturbates.
(d) Dances.

2. Who is Lolita Luna rumored to be having an affair with?
(a) General Ledesma.
(b) President Marcos.
(c) Rainer Fassbinder.
(d) Senator Avila.

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

4. 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.

5. Who did Fassbinder dance with all night at the ball?
(a) Daisy Avila.
(b) Pucha.
(c) Chiquiting..
(d) Imelda Marcos.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Pucha ostensibly berate the waiter in Scene 9?

2. While they have sex in Scene 15, what does Romeo accidentally call Trini?

3. What does Rio say disgusts her in Scene 9?

4. What celebrity has Pucha just seen at the beginning of Scene 9?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Imelda Marcos defend herself in Scene 11?

2. Describe the montage of Scene 15.

3. Who do Nestor and Barbara introduce in Scene 2?

4. In Scene 4, how does Uncle goad Joey?

5. Describe the speech that Avila delivers in Scene 7.

6. In Scene 1, what is imparted to the audience through radio clips?

7. What role does a real historical figure play in Scene 10?

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

9. At the beginning of Scene 10, what do Perlita and Chiquiting gossip about?

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

(see the answer keys)

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