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

Short Answer Questions

1. On how many counts are the defendants found guilty?

2. What do George and Alice try to do to Henry when the Judge declares a break in the court proceedings?

3. In Joey's letters the audience is able to see he is falling in love with whom?

4. What does it suggest that the Press plays the prosecution?

5. George insists that the Prosecution has only proved what?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is the play a metaphor for all racial prejudice, not just that against the Chicanos? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

What is satire and how is it used in the play? Cite examples from the play to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

What are some of the techniques normally used in movies that the author uses in the play? Are these techniques effective? Why or why not?

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