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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Alice, why is she asking Henry questions?
(a) She wants to be his friend.
(b) She works for him.
(c) She is George's assistant.
(d) She pities him.

2. The tension is between the Chicanos and what other ethnic group?
(a) Whites.
(b) Middle Easterners.
(c) Blacks.
(d) Asians.

3. Where does El Pachuco take the story at the end of Act 1, scene 8?
(a) To the courthouse.
(b) To the news station.
(c) To the courtroom.
(d) To the newsroom.

4. According to El Pachuco, what do people think Henry is?
(a) A smart man.
(b) A violent thug.
(c) A peaceful leader.
(d) A patient gang member.

5. According to El Pachuco, what era of the Chicanos wanted to live the powerful pachuco dream?
(a) 50s.
(b) 40s.
(c) 20s.
(d) 30s.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Act 1, scene iii take place?

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

3. Who takes Henry out of the line-up and throws him to the floor?

4. The type of people Alice and George represent are common at the time of the play, and when else?

5. How is everyone dancing at the end of Act 1, scene 7?

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