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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. What does Henry tell George when George convinces him to let him work for the boy?
(a) What happened in the field.
(b) What happened the night of the dance.
(c) What happened at the diner.
(d) What happened at the barn.

2. Before leaving, Alice reassures Henry that she believes what?
(a) That they will get a fair trial.
(b) In his innocence.
(c) That their lives will be better.
(d) In the fairness of the courts.

3. Other than Henry, what is the name of one of the gang members in prison?
(a) Doc.
(b) Loopy.
(c) Dopey.
(d) Smiley.

4. Who is El Pachuco?
(a) The narrator.
(b) The main character.
(c) The chorus.
(d) The star of the play.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Henry put his knife?

2. Why does Henry get involved in the fight between Rudy and Rafas?

3. Who stops the action in the play when Henry and Rafas pull out their weapons?

4. How is a zoot suit cut?

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

(see the answer key)

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