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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. How many parts are there in Act 1, scene iv?

2. What type of trial does George tell the boys they will face?

3. What does the zoot suit take a lot of to make?

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

5. Why does El Pachuco think Henry's idea of fighting in the military is ridiculous?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does El Pachuco describe himself in the first Act?

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

3. Why is Henry pleased by Alice's reaction when he tells her that he is dropping out of the appeal?

4. How does Edwards behave like a politician?

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

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

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

8. Why does El Pachuco think Henry's desire to join the Army is ridiculous?

9. What does Lt. Edwards say about the mass lineup?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How are the characters of Henry and El Pachuco similar and different? Cite examples from the play to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

What is foreshadowing? How is it used in the play? Is it effective? Why or why not? Use examples from the play to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

What is the importance of the character of the Press to the play? What function does the Press serve? Support your answer with examples from the play.

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