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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to El Pachuco, what happens to a Mexican once he is in jail?
(a) He stays in jail.
(b) He fights in jail.
(c) He lives in jail.
(d) He dies in jail.

2. In Act 2, scene 6, who gives commentary on the narration?
(a) El Pachuco.
(b) Rudy.
(c) Della.
(d) Joey.

3. Where are Henry and his gang members in Act 2, scene 1?
(a) In the courthouse.
(b) In prison.
(c) In a work camp.
(d) In a fire camp.

4. According to Della, what is the man's name who dies the night of the Sleepy Lagoon murder?
(a) Carlos.
(b) Tomas.
(c) Jose.
(d) Juan.

5. The Prosecution says Henry and his friends aren't only guilty of the crime, but are also guilty of what?
(a) Taking the money of whites.
(b) Being a menace to society.
(c) Trying to destroy society.
(d) No belonging in society.

6. According to Della, why do the people at the party attack the pachucos?
(a) They think they are the Downeys.
(b) They hate Henry.
(c) They don't like Chicanos.
(d) They hate poor people.

7. What type of technique is used to make Henry's trial a joke?
(a) Satire.
(b) Confluence.
(c) Ridicule.
(d) Aristotilian events.

8. What are the letters about that Alice writes to the boys?
(a) The reaction of their community.
(b) The progress of their appeal.
(c) The news in the outside world.
(d) Their families.

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

10. El Pachuco tells Henry that everything was a joke and then does what?
(a) Claps his hands.
(b) Laughs.
(c) Dances.
(d) Snaps his fingers.

11. The attitudes of the Judge and the Prosecution are portrayed in such an extreme manner that they can be described as what?
(a) Arrogrant.
(b) Healthy.
(c) Common.
(d) Bizarre.

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

13. The guard beats Henry up and then does what?
(a) Throws him into solitary confinement.
(b) Locks him in a closet.
(c) Throws him in a cell with others.
(d) Takes him to the doctor.

14. What is the important thing in the beginning of Act 2?
(a) The action.
(b) The growth of various relationships.
(c) The persecution.
(d) The setting.

15. What is the Jury doing when they go to make their decision in a case?
(a) Procrastinating.
(b) Debating.
(c) Deliberating.
(d) Litigating.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do the military members attack while on leave in Los Angeles?

2. After the Judge sends the Jury to deliberate, what does El Pachuco do to bring the jury back?

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

4. What do George and Alice try to do to Henry when the Judge declares a break in the court proceedings?

5. What is one of the narration techniques used to narrate the riot scenes?

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