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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Henry do when the guard comes in with new and more difficult work assignments?
(a) Resists.
(b) Gives in.
(c) Asks for reassignment.
(d) Beats the guard up.

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

5. The military members say they attacked the others because they were staying home and wearing expensive clothes while what?
(a) Real Americans supported the war effort.
(b) Real Americans rationed.
(c) Real Americans were frugal.
(d) Real Americans fought.

6. What element of the play is closed at the end of Act 1?
(a) The mystery of Sleepy Hollow.
(b) The mystery of Sleepy Lagoon.
(c) The mystery of Sleepy Cove.
(d) The mystery of Sleepy River.

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

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

9. In Act 2, scene 6, who functions as the narrator to describe the riots?
(a) The News.
(b) The Press.
(c) Henry.
(d) Alice.

10. Who does Henry have a last moment with before being led off after the verdict?
(a) Rudy.
(b) Della.
(c) Juan.
(d) Rosita.

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

12. What do Della and Henry hear after Della accepts Henry's proposal?
(a) Henry's family being attacked.
(b) Della's family being attacked.
(c) Henry's car being attacked.
(d) Della's car being attacked.

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

14. At the end of Act 1, scene11, El Pachuco says that it is what?
(a) The end of the matter.
(b) Time to go to jail.
(c) The end of prejudice.
(d) Intermission.

15. What word best describes El Pachuco's attitude towards white people?
(a) Inclusive.
(b) Cynical.
(c) Hateful.
(d) Ironic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Smiley not want door-to-door fund raising for their defense fund?

2. What happened to El Pachuco symbolizes white society's desire to do what?

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

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

5. What is the Jury doing when they go to make their decision in a case?

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