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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of the narration techniques used to narrate the riot scenes?

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

3. In Tommy's letters, he insists that he is as ________ as the Chicanos of the gang.

4. What is the Jury doing when they go to make their decision in a case?

5. How does Act 2 start?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the message the play is communicating? Is this play effective at communicating its message? Why or why not? Support your answer with examples from the play.

Essay Topic 2

Using examples from the play, explain how the tension between whites and Chicanos is shown and what effect this tension has on the play.

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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