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

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

3. What race is Tommy?
(a) White.
(b) Asian.
(c) Black.
(d) Chicano.

4. What is the technique called that exposes flaws by making them extreme?
(a) Irony.
(b) Satire.
(c) Exaggeration.
(d) Ridicule.

5. Why does El Pachuco think Henry's idea of fighting in the military is ridiculous?
(a) Because he isn't allowed to vote.
(b) Because he isn't allowed to be a citizen.
(c) Because the country doesn't treat him like a proper citizen.
(d) Because law enforcement don't like him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the setting of Act 1, scene i?

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

3. What job does Alice say she has?

4. Which character lists the headlines that appears in the papers after the arrests and the raid?

5. El Pachuco describes the "Pachuco" as part mythic what?

(see the answer key)

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