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What is the setting of the scene in Act 1?
What is the setting of the scene in Act 1?
- The streets of New Espano
- A luxurious palace
- The courtyard of El Presidente's home (correct)
- The gardens of the Southern Provinces
Why are the workers concerned about the state of the courtyard?
Why are the workers concerned about the state of the courtyard?
- Because El Presidente is arriving home soon (correct)
- Because they are planning a coup
- Because Andrew is angry with them
- Because they are afraid of Abigail's wrath
What is the theme of the song sung by Worker 3?
What is the theme of the song sung by Worker 3?
- The praise of El Presidente's leadership
- The joy of living in New Espano
- The criticism of Andrew's rule (correct)
- The beauty of the Lesser Antilles
Why does Andrew threaten the workers?
Why does Andrew threaten the workers?
What is the relationship between Andrew and Thomas?
What is the relationship between Andrew and Thomas?
What is the role of Steven in the scene?
What is the role of Steven in the scene?
What is the main concern of Andrew about the nation under Thomas's rule?
What is the main concern of Andrew about the nation under Thomas's rule?
What is Thomas's approach to ruling the nation, according to Andrew?
What is Thomas's approach to ruling the nation, according to Andrew?
What does Thomas imply is the benefit of his rule?
What does Thomas imply is the benefit of his rule?
What is Andrew's assessment of Thomas's rule?
What is Andrew's assessment of Thomas's rule?
What does Thomas mention as an example of not having liberty?
What does Thomas mention as an example of not having liberty?
What is the underlying issue between Andrew and Thomas?
What is the underlying issue between Andrew and Thomas?