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

Short Answer Questions

1. What good news does George have when he visits the boys after their trial?

2. What are the letters about that Alice writes to the boys?

3. According to Della, why do the people at the party attack the pachucos?

4. Who do the military members attack while on leave in Los Angeles?

5. When the guard calls out their numbers, what do the boys call out?

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 made the trial against Henry and the gang a joke? Why is it important to the play? Support your answer with examples from the play.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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