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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. The gang sees Alice and George's intentions as being fine in theory, but what?
(a) Hard to accomplish in reality.
(b) Slow in practice.
(c) Not based in reality.
(d) Ineffective in practice.

2. According to El Pachuco, what do people think Henry is?
(a) A smart man.
(b) A violent thug.
(c) A peaceful leader.
(d) A patient gang member.

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

4. Where does the fight that Edwards and Smith want Henry to tell them about occur?
(a) Sleepy Cove.
(b) Sleepy River.
(c) Sleepy Lagoon.
(d) Sleepy Cave.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is exploding at the beginning of Act 1, scene ii?

2. How is a zoot suit cut?

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

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

5. Why does Henry get involved in the fight between Rudy and Rafas?

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