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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who stops the action in the play when Henry and Rafas pull out their weapons?
(a) Henry.
(b) The police.
(c) George.
(d) El Pachuco.

2. Just because Tommy is integrated into the gang does not mean the gang trusts what?
(a) All rich people.
(b) All leaders.
(c) All whites.
(d) All lawyers.

3. What is El Pachuco doing at the beginning of Act 1, scene 7?
(a) Thinking.
(b) Commenting on the action.
(c) Singing.
(d) Dancing.

4. Where are Henry and his gang members in Act 2, scene 1?
(a) In a work camp.
(b) In the courthouse.
(c) In prison.
(d) In a fire camp.

5. What is George not allowed to do with his clients during the trial?
(a) Consult with his clients.
(b) Speak for his clients.
(c) See his clients.
(d) Hear from his clients.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Henry starts listening to El Pachuco, it shows he is starting to act less in his own interests and more in the interests of what?

2. According to Alice, why is she asking Henry questions?

3. What do the military members do to El Pachuco on the night of the riots?

4. How does Henry react to George and Alice's actions during the break in the court proceedings?

5. According to Della, why do the people at the party attack the pachucos?

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