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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. The gang sees Alice and George's intentions as being fine in theory, but what?
(a) Ineffective in practice.
(b) Hard to accomplish in reality.
(c) Not based in reality.
(d) Slow in practice.

2. What does the play begin with?
(a) An action sequence.
(b) An epilogue.
(c) An explanation.
(d) A prologue.

3. What is Henry going to learn the extent of in the courtroom?
(a) Consequences.
(b) His actions.
(c) The law.
(d) Prejudice.

4. Who beats Henry into unconsciousness?
(a) Kingsly.
(b) Edwards.
(c) Smith.
(d) Townsly.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is exploding at the beginning of Act 1, scene ii?

2. Who is El Pachuco?

3. Where does Henry put his knife?

4. How is a zoot suit cut?

5. According to the Press, how many members of Henry's gang are arrested?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the story told in Act 2, scene 7?

2. What do Edwards and Smith do when trying to get information out of Henry?

3. What is the issue with the clothing for the boys before their trial?

4. What is finally revealed at the end of Act 1?

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

6. Who is Alice?

7. Who do Alice and George represent?

8. What happens when Henry sees Della after his release from prison?

9. What is happening during Act 1, scene 1?

10. What do the dual roles of the Press and Edwards suggest?

(see the answer keys)

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