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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The type of people Alice and George represent are common at the time of the play, and when else?
(a) In the 80s.
(b) In the 20s.
(c) In the 1800s.
(d) Today.

2. After the Judge sends the Jury to deliberate, what does El Pachuco do to bring the jury back?
(a) Looks at the Jury.
(b) Snaps his fingers.
(c) Sings.
(d) Claps his hands.

3. What does Henry propose to Della while they are walking?
(a) That they buy a house.
(b) Marriage.
(c) That they leave the gang.
(d) That they move.

4. What does it suggest that the Press plays the prosecution?
(a) That someone other than the justice system is trying the gang.
(b) That the press is influencing public perception of the Chicanos.
(c) That someone other than the justice system is creating prejudice.
(d) That the press is influencing the jury in the trial.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does El Pachuco take the story at the end of Act 1, scene 8?

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

3. Before leaving, Alice reassures Henry that she believes what?

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

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

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