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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 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.

2. Why does El Pachuco think Henry's idea of fighting in the military is ridiculous?
(a) Because the country doesn't treat him like a proper citizen.
(b) Because law enforcement don't like him.
(c) Because he isn't allowed to be a citizen.
(d) Because he isn't allowed to vote.

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

4. What does the zoot suit take a lot of to make?
(a) Money.
(b) Cloth.
(c) String.
(d) Time.

5. Which character lists the headlines that appears in the papers after the arrests and the raid?
(a) Lt. Edwards.
(b) El Pachuco.
(c) Press.
(d) Henry.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What type of trial does George tell the boys they will face?

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

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

5. Who observes the police raid in the barrio?

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