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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 is the technique called that exposes flaws by making them extreme?
(a) Ridicule.
(b) Irony.
(c) Satire.
(d) Exaggeration.

2. What is El Pachuco doing at the beginning of Act 1, scene 7?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Singing.
(c) Thinking.
(d) Commenting on the action.

3. According to Alice, why is she asking Henry questions?
(a) She is George's assistant.
(b) She pities him.
(c) She wants to be his friend.
(d) She works for him.

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

5. What is exploding at the beginning of Act 1, scene ii?
(a) Pipe bombs.
(b) People's tempers.
(c) Cars.
(d) Flashbulbs.

Short Answer Questions

1. The powerful pachuco dream, according to El Pachuco, is to be a proud and ______ Chicano.

2. What kind of cops are leading the investigation that Henry is involved in?

3. Who represents the people who learn about life by reading about it?

4. How is everyone dancing at the end of Act 1, scene 7?

5. In Act 1, scene 8, Henry brags that no matter what happens he will do what?

(see the answer key)

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