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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where had the Downeys been causing trouble earlier in the evening?

2. What element of the play is closed at the end of Act 1?

3. According to El Pachuco, what happens to a Mexican once he is in jail?

4. What does Alice do when Henry tells her he is dropping out of the appeal?

5. After the Judge sends the Jury to deliberate, what does El Pachuco do to bring the jury back?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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

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

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