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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. George is angry because what is being withheld from the gang members?
(a) Food.
(b) Medicine.
(c) Familial visits.
(d) Clean clothing.

2. What does El Pachuco believe should be most important to a true pachuco?
(a) Loyalty.
(b) Country.
(c) Honor.
(d) Community.

3. Just because Tommy is integrated into the gang does not mean the gang trusts what?
(a) All leaders.
(b) All whites.
(c) All rich people.
(d) All lawyers.

4. Before condemning the Chicano community, Edwards says he sees what type of potential in Henry?
(a) Scholastic.
(b) Academic.
(c) Leadership.
(d) Powerful.

5. What era is El Pachuco's zoot suit from?
(a) The 40s.
(b) The 50s.
(c) The 70s.
(d) The 20s.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Henry starts listening to El Pachuco, it shows he is starting to act less in his own interests and more in the interests of what?

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

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

4. According to El Pachuco, what era of the Chicanos wanted to live the powerful pachuco dream?

5. Alice and George represent well-meaning what?

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