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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to El Pachuco, what do people think Henry is?
(a) A peaceful leader.
(b) A smart man.
(c) A patient gang member.
(d) A violent thug.

2. How is the truth about what happened the night of the raid revealed?
(a) In a soliloquy.
(b) Through flashbacks.
(c) In a narrative.
(d) Through an aside.

3. The powerful pachuco dream, according to El Pachuco, is to be a proud and ______ Chicano.
(a) Handsome.
(b) Powerful.
(c) Visible.
(d) Rich.

4. How is the start of the trial announced at the beginning of Act 1, scene 8?
(a) With a television reporter.
(b) By George.
(c) By El Pachuco.
(d) With headlines.

5. Why does Henry get involved in the fight between Rudy and Rafas?
(a) To protect his honor.
(b) To protect his sister.
(c) To defend his gang.
(d) To defend his brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Act 1, scene iii take place?

2. What kind of cops are leading the investigation that Henry is involved in?

3. According to Alice, why is she asking Henry questions?

4. What does El Pachuco believe should be most important to a true pachuco?

5. Just because Tommy is integrated into the gang does not mean the gang trusts what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens at the trial that makes it clear Henry and the others are being railroaded?

2. What does El Pachuco say as Alice leaves her first meeting with Henry in prison?

3. What is the comparison the author draws between the war and the trial?

4. Why does George stop the fighting between the brothers?

5. What does the story of Rudy being stripped of his zoot suit represent?

6. What does Smiley write in his letters?

7. What is happening in Act 1, scene 11?

8. Why are Dolores and Enrique proud of their sons, and how do they express it?

9. What does El Pachuco suggest that Henry do instead of joining the Army?

10. Who is George Shearer?

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