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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Henry react to George and Alice's actions during the break in the court proceedings?
(a) He laments them.
(b) He rejects them.
(c) He mocks them.
(d) He accepts them.

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

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

7. 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) No belonging in society.
(c) Being a menace to society.
(d) Trying to destroy society.

8. What happened to El Pachuco symbolizes white society's desire to do what?
(a) Make Chicanos fit in with Americans.
(b) Leave Chicanos with nothing.
(c) Strip Chicanos of their identity.
(d) Make Chicanos fight for America.

9. El Pachuco's defiance at the end of Act 2, scene 6, suggests that clothes do not what?
(a) Need rationing.
(b) Make the man.
(c) Separate people.
(d) Identify people.

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

11. What does Alice do when Henry tells her he is dropping out of the appeal?
(a) Kisses him.
(b) Loses her temper.
(c) Has him fill out paperwork.
(d) Leaves.

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

13. What does El Pachuco tell Henry that the guard did?
(a) Behaved like a guard.
(b) Set him up.
(c) Hated Chicanos.
(d) Behaved like a white man.

14. The scenes with the riots show what happens when the other side of what explodes?
(a) The race battle.
(b) The gang battle.
(c) The social war.
(d) The gang war.

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what Act and scene does the Judge give the verdict?

2. What do the military members do to El Pachuco on the night of the riots?

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

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

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

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