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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 setting of Act 1, scene i?

2. Before condemning the Chicano community, Edwards says he sees what type of potential in Henry?

3. The gang sees Alice and George's intentions as being fine in theory, but what?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the singing of El Pachuco suggest?

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

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

4. What is one reason that the author would have the play go on past Henry's release?

5. What does Smiley write in his letters?

6. Who do Alice and George represent?

7. What happens after Della's testimony?

8. What does it mean that Henry begins to listen to El Pachuco in Act 1, scene 7?

9. What does El Pachuco remind Henry of, when Henry has his blade against Rafas' neck?

10. Why do the people present react badly to Joey appearing in a zoot suit?

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

Discuss the role of two of the following ideas in the play and use examples to support your answer.

a. Love

b. Community

c. Family

Essay Topic 3

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.

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