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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to El Pachuco symbolizes white society's desire to do what?
(a) Strip Chicanos of their identity.
(b) Leave Chicanos with nothing.
(c) Make Chicanos fight for America.
(d) Make Chicanos fit in with Americans.

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

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

4. Henry loses his temper with El Pachuco and demands that El Pachuco do what?
(a) Never talk to him again.
(b) Leave him alone.
(c) Stop talking.
(d) Get out of his brain.

5. The story of Henry at the party illustrates his desire to do what?
(a) Fit into American life.
(b) Live the Chicano lifestyle.
(c) Have a family.
(d) Have the American dream.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the important thing in the beginning of Act 2?

2. The Prosecution says Henry and his friends aren't only guilty of the crime, but are also guilty of what?

3. What does Henry do when the guard comes in with new and more difficult work assignments?

4. What good news does George have when he visits the boys after their trial?

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

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