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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. When George loses he temper when the boys question him, what does he say the organization he works for tries to do?
(a) Wipe out bad investigations.
(b) Wipe out prejudice.
(c) Prevent cover-ups.
(d) Wipe out bad police officers.

2. What word best describes El Pachuco's attitude towards white people?
(a) Hateful.
(b) Cynical.
(c) Inclusive.
(d) Ironic.

3. The story of Henry at the party illustrates his desire to do what?
(a) Have the American dream.
(b) Have a family.
(c) Live the Chicano lifestyle.
(d) Fit into American life.

4. In Act 1, scene 5, what do the questions from the Press hint at?
(a) Prejudice.
(b) Shoddy investigative work.
(c) A frame-up.
(d) Beatings.

5. Where does the Judge order Della to go?
(a) A girls' ranch.
(b) Reform school.
(c) The military.
(d) Prison.

Short Answer Questions

1. When George Shearer meets the boys for the first time, he says he is a lawyer hired to do what?

2. In Act 1, scene 10, the scene changes from the courtroom to what?

3. In Act 1, scene 8, Henry brags that no matter what happens he will do what?

4. When the guard calls out their numbers, what do the boys call out?

5. Henry loses his temper with El Pachuco and demands that El Pachuco do what?

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