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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. How is the start of the trial announced at the beginning of Act 1, scene 8?
(a) By El Pachuco.
(b) With headlines.
(c) With a television reporter.
(d) By George.

2. What era is El Pachuco's zoot suit from?
(a) The 20s.
(b) The 70s.
(c) The 50s.
(d) The 40s.

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

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

5. What is the setting of Act 1, scene i?
(a) A meeting in the barrio.
(b) A store in the barrio.
(c) A church in the barrio.
(d) A dance in the barrio.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does El Pachuco think Henry's idea of fighting in the military is ridiculous?

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

3. Before condemning the Chicano community, Edwards says he sees what type of potential in Henry?

4. How is the truth about what happened the night of the raid revealed?

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

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