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

2. What is the setting of Act 1, scene i?
(a) A store in the barrio.
(b) A dance in the barrio.
(c) A meeting in the barrio.
(d) A church in the barrio.

3. What does Rafas do to Rudy in the first scene of the play?
(a) Hits him.
(b) Punches him.
(c) Shoves him.
(d) Kicks him.

4. What does Henry believe the police will do to throw him in jail?
(a) Set people up to accuse him.
(b) Set him up on a phony charge.
(c) Charge him with a parole violation.
(d) Make him commit another crime.

5. El Pachuco says Henry should stay and fight a war in his hometown against what?
(a) Unemployment.
(b) Prejudice.
(c) Crime.
(d) Poverty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Henry desperate to get out of jail?

2. What is the name of Henry's father?

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

4. What is the role of El Pachuco at the beginning of Act 1, scene iii?

5. How many parts are there in Act 1, scene iv?

(see the answer key)

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