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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Henry's confrontation with the guard and El Pachuco reveal the depth of his what?
(a) Stress.
(b) Humility.
(c) Anger.
(d) Pain.

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

4. What does Henry say to George when George leaves the boys after their trial?
(a) Have fun.
(b) See you soon.
(c) Thank you.
(d) God Bless.

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

6. Where had the Downeys been causing trouble earlier in the evening?
(a) At the diner.
(b) At the movie theater.
(c) At the party.
(d) At the grocery store.

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

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

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

10. What is emerging between the boys and George and Alice in the beginning of Act 2?
(a) Loyalty.
(b) Trust.
(c) Love.
(d) Family bonds.

11. In Act 1, scene 11, it is clear that the prosecution's questioning of Della is an attempt to do what?
(a) Get to the truth of the matter.
(b) Put the guilty people in jail.
(c) Railroad Henry and the others.
(d) Set Henry and the others free.

12. What good news does George have when he visits the boys after their trial?
(a) They are being moved to a different location.
(b) They have enough money in their defense fund.
(c) Care packages are coming.
(d) The appeal is progressing.

13. What bad news does George have when he visits the boys after their trial?
(a) He has to drop their case.
(b) He's being drafted.
(c) He's no longer a lawyer.
(d) He's moving.

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

15. The actors who play the Press also play what role?
(a) The Prosecution.
(b) The Court Clerk.
(c) The Narrator.
(d) The Audience.

Short Answer Questions

1. The story of Henry at the party illustrates his desire to do what?

2. Who does Henry have a last moment with before being led off after the verdict?

3. Who beats up Henry when he tries to run down Rafas?

4. At the end of Act 1, scene11, El Pachuco says that it is what?

5. In Act 1, scene 10, the scene changes from the courtroom to what?

(see the answer keys)

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