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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. What is the sound that is blaring at the beginning of Act 1, scene ii?

2. What is the name of Henry's mother?

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

4. Who represents the people who learn about life by reading about it?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the word "pachuco" mean?

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

3. Why does Henry loses his temper with El Pachuco?

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

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

6. What clear message is the audience left with after viewing the trial of Henry and the gang members?

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

8. Why is Henry torn about trusting George and Alice?

9. In Act 1, scene 2, what does the character of the Press represent?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the significance of stripping El Pachuco and Rudy of their zoot suits? What is the significance of the characters' reactions to the stripping? 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

How do Della and Alice represent the different sides and pulls on Henry? Support your answer with examples from the play.

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