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

2. What is the name for a break in court proceedings?
(a) A ending.
(b) A break.
(c) A recess.
(d) A closure.

3. Other than Henry, what is the name of one of the gang members in prison?
(a) Doc.
(b) Dopey.
(c) Smiley.
(d) Loopy.

4. George insists that the Prosecution has only proved what?
(a) That the boys were being boys.
(b) That the boys are Chicano.
(c) That the boys wear similar clothes.
(d) That the boys know each other.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The actors who play the Press also play what role?

2. Who comes to Los Angeles on the night of the Riots?

3. What does Henry do after El Pachuco fades into the shadows with his arms risen at the end of Act 2, scene 6?

4. In Act 1, scene 10, Henry and Della are strolling where?

5. What era is El Pachuco's zoot suit from?

(see the answer key)

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