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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. Who takes Henry out of the line-up and throws him to the floor?
(a) Edwards.
(b) Franks.
(c) Banks.
(d) Smith.

2. Why does Smiley not want door-to-door fund raising for their defense fund?
(a) The people are too poor to give.
(b) They don't need the money.
(c) It is humiliating.
(d) It is disrespectful.

3. What do George and Alice try to do to Henry when the Judge declares a break in the court proceedings?
(a) Get him to relax.
(b) Comfort him.
(c) Get him new clothes.
(d) Reassure him.

4. George is angry because what is being withheld from the gang members?
(a) Food.
(b) Medicine.
(c) Familial visits.
(d) Clean clothing.

5. Before condemning the Chicano community, Edwards says he sees what type of potential in Henry?
(a) Scholastic.
(b) Powerful.
(c) Academic.
(d) Leadership.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the Judge order Della to go?

2. What is emerging between the boys and George and Alice in the beginning of Act 2?

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

4. What type of technique is used to make Henry's trial a joke?

5. What word best describes El Pachuco's attitude towards white people?

(see the answer key)

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