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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who takes Henry out of the line-up and throws him to the floor?
(a) Edwards.
(b) Franks.
(c) Smith.
(d) Banks.

2. According to El Pachuco, what happens to a Mexican once he is in jail?
(a) He dies in jail.
(b) He lives in jail.
(c) He fights in jail.
(d) He stays in jail.

3. Where does Act 1, scene iii take place?
(a) At a trial.
(b) At a police station.
(c) In a courthouse.
(d) In jail.

4. What was Rudy doing the night of the Sleepy Lagoon murder that Henry was warned about?
(a) Starting a fight.
(b) Doing drugs.
(c) Wanting to fight.
(d) Drinking too much.

5. When George Shearer meets the boys for the first time, he says he is a lawyer hired to do what?
(a) Protect the boys' gang.
(b) Represent the boys.
(c) Protect the boys' parents.
(d) Keep the boys out of jail.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before condemning the Chicano community, Edwards says he sees what type of potential in Henry?

2. What is the technique called that exposes flaws by making them extreme?

3. What does El Pachuco believe should be most important to a true pachuco?

4. Where does the fight that Edwards and Smith want Henry to tell them about occur?

5. What does Henry believe the police will do to throw him in jail?

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