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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When George loses he temper when the boys question him, what does he say the organization he works for tries to do?

2. What was Rudy doing the night of the Sleepy Lagoon murder that Henry was warned about?

3. What does El Pachuco do when Henry's mother and father leave?

4. The powerful pachuco dream, according to El Pachuco, is to be a proud and ______ Chicano.

5. Why is Henry desperate to get out of jail?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Della and Henry doing at the beginning of Della's story about the Sleepy Lagoon murders?

2. What does Act 1, scene 9 remind the audience about trials?

3. What news does George give the boys when he visits them in jail?

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

5. What happens to get Henry thrown into solitary confinement?

6. Who is Alice?

7. How does Edwards behave like a politician?

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

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

10. How does Act 1, scene 7 use movie techniques to tell the story of the play?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What made the trial against Henry and the gang a joke? Why is it important to the play? Support your answer with examples from the play.

Essay Topic 2

Using examples from the play, explain how El Pachuco functions as Henry's conscience.

Essay Topic 3

What is the message the play is communicating? Is this play effective at communicating its message? Why or why not? Support your answer with examples from the play.

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