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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the role of El Pachuco at the beginning of Act 1, scene iii?
(a) Henry's confidante.
(b) A commentator.
(c) The narrator.
(d) Henry's conscience.

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

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

4. What is the name of Henry's father?
(a) Enrique.
(b) Jesus.
(c) Juan.
(d) Carlos.

5. El Pachuco describes the "Pachuco" as part heroic what?
(a) Story.
(b) Joke.
(c) Tale.
(d) Poem.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Henry's mother?

2. According to the Press, how many members of Henry's gang are arrested?

3. Who is El Pachuco?

4. What is the sound that is blaring at the beginning of Act 1, scene ii?

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

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