Characters
What key clothing features characterized a zoot suit?
High-waisted pants, long jackets, wide-legged, cuffed at the ankle.
During which historical period were zoot suits most popular?
WWII
What happened to Henry and Alice near the end of the play?
They fell in love.
What was the name of the playwright that wrote the play Zoot Suit?
Luis Valdez
What are our vice principles names? (Write down at least 2 out of 3)
Ms. Jordan-Swan
Mr. Chacon
Mr. Hatcher
What ethnic group was primarily associated with wearing zoot suits?
Mexican American and African American youth.
Why were zoot suits considered controversial during World War II?
They were seen as wasteful use of fabric during wartime rationing.
While in San Quentin prison, what caused Henry to be sent into solitary confinement?
He got into a fight with a guard.
During the Sleepy Lagoon Murder Trial, what was the verdict the first time?
Guilty of Murder
If something is due on a Monday, what is the latest you can turn it in?
Up to a week later!
What term was used to describe young Mexican American men who wore zoot suits, often seen as rebellious?
Pachucos
What major event in Los Angeles history is closely linked to zoot suits?
The Zoot Suit Riots
What character was attacked and stripped in the Zoot Suit Riots at the end of the play?
Rudy (Henry's brother)
In the play "Zoot Suit," what was the first and last name of the main character often associated with the conflict?
Henry Reyna
If you need an extension on an assignment, what should you do?
Email Ms. Rodriguez, in a polite way, saying that you need an extension and how many days you need.
What branch of the Armed Forces did Henry join?
The U.S. Army Air Corps.
AKA (The Air Force)
What were some of the reasons why servicemen targeted zoot suit wearers during the riots?
Perceived as unpatriotic, seen as a symbol of defiance against wartime norms
What was Henry's gang named?
The 38th Street Gang
What does the curtain onstage look like?
A newspaper
What did Ms. Rodriguez get a degree in at college?
Latina/o Studies
English Education