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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is George not allowed to do with his clients during the trial?
(a) See his clients.
(b) Consult with his clients.
(c) Hear from his clients.
(d) Speak for his clients.

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

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

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

5. In Act 1, scene 10, the scene changes from the courtroom to what?
(a) The night of the murder at the dance.
(b) The night of the riots.
(c) The night of the Sleepy Hollow murder.
(d) The night of the Sleepy Lagoon murder.

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

7. Who do the military members attack while on leave in Los Angeles?
(a) The Chicanos.
(b) The non-whites.
(c) The pachucos.
(d) The Asians.

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

9. At the end of Act 2, scene 5, El Pachuco takes the audience where?
(a) To the Injustice Riots.
(b) To the Chicano Riots.
(c) To the Zoot Suit Riots.
(d) To the Pachuco Riots.

10. How does Act 2 start?
(a) With the riots.
(b) With a prologue.
(c) With the families of the gang members.
(d) With scene 1.

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

12. When the guard calls out their numbers, what do the boys call out?
(a) That they are present.
(b) Their names.
(c) Their cell numbers.
(d) Their numbers.

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

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

15. Who comes to Los Angeles on the night of the Riots?
(a) Soldiers on leave.
(b) Airmen on leave.
(c) Marines on leave.
(d) Sailors on leave.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to El Pachuco, what happens to a Mexican once he is in jail?

3. Where are Henry and his gang members in Act 2, scene 1?

4. What does Alice do when Henry tells her he is dropping out of the appeal?

5. The actor who plays Edwards also plays what role?

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