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

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 he isn't allowed to be a citizen.
(c) Because law enforcement don't like him.
(d) Because he isn't allowed to vote.

3. In Act 1, scene 8, Henry brags that no matter what happens he will do what?
(a) Be a pachuco for life.
(b) Come out on top.
(c) Join the military.
(d) Stand up for the Chicano way of life.

4. Who takes Henry out of the line-up and throws him to the floor?
(a) Banks.
(b) Smith.
(c) Franks.
(d) Edwards.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When does the Downey gang disappear from the fight between Henry and Rafas?

3. According to El Pachuco, what era of the Chicanos wanted to live the powerful pachuco dream?

4. How is the start of the trial announced at the beginning of Act 1, scene 8?

5. What was Rudy doing the night of the Sleepy Lagoon murder that Henry was warned about?

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