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

2. What does Henry's mother not want him to wear to the dance?
(a) A gang sweatshirt.
(b) A t-shirt and jeans.
(c) Gang colors.
(d) A zoot suit.

3. What does El Pachuco do when Henry's mother and father leave?
(a) Sing.
(b) Dance.
(c) Give an aside.
(d) Cry.

4. What kind of cops are leading the investigation that Henry is involved in?
(a) Hard-working cops.
(b) Honest cops.
(c) Lazy cops.
(d) Tough cops.

5. The powerful pachuco dream, according to El Pachuco, is to be a proud and ______ Chicano.
(a) Visible.
(b) Handsome.
(c) Rich.
(d) Powerful.

Short Answer Questions

1. What era is El Pachuco's zoot suit from?

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

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

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

5. Why does El Pachuco think Henry's idea of fighting in the military is ridiculous?

(see the answer key)

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