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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. In Act 1, scene 5, what do the questions from the Press hint at?
(a) Prejudice.
(b) A frame-up.
(c) Beatings.
(d) Shoddy investigative work.

2. What was Rudy doing the night of the Sleepy Lagoon murder that Henry was warned about?
(a) Starting a fight.
(b) Doing drugs.
(c) Wanting to fight.
(d) Drinking too much.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Henry's girlfriend when Henry appears for the first time in the play?

2. What do Rafas and Henry pull out during the fight?

3. The tension is between the Chicanos and what other ethnic group?

4. Other than Henry, what is the name of one of the gang members in prison?

5. Alice and George represent well-meaning what?

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