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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. Who is Henry's girlfriend when Henry appears for the first time in the play?
(a) Vella.
(b) Ella.
(c) Della.
(d) Stella.

2. What does the play begin with?
(a) A prologue.
(b) An explanation.
(c) An action sequence.
(d) An epilogue.

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

4. The type of people Alice and George represent are common at the time of the play, and when else?
(a) In the 80s.
(b) Today.
(c) In the 20s.
(d) In the 1800s.

5. Who represents the people who learn about life by reading about it?
(a) The Press.
(b) The judge and the Press.
(c) The policemen.
(d) Alice and George.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before leaving, Alice reassures Henry that she believes what?

2. How is a zoot suit cut?

3. How is the truth about what happened the night of the raid revealed?

4. What does Henry tell George when George convinces him to let him work for the boy?

5. What is exploding at the beginning of Act 1, scene ii?

(see the answer key)

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