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Argentina

The Latin American country where Partnoy lived and was imprisoned.

Bahia Blanca, Argentina

Partnoy's hometown and near the Little School.

The Little School

The name for the small prison camp that is the setting of the book.

Partnoy's room

Partnoy lived in a prison room with several bunks and many other prisoners.

The Latrine

The guards regularly accompanied the prisoners here and most often harassed them.

The Torture Room

One room in the Little School was used for torture.

The One-Flower Slippers

Partnoy's ridiculous footwear, so out of place at the Little School.

Partnoy's Nose

Formerly Partnoy's least favorite body part, it becomes her saving grace at the Little School.

Rain

The feel of this on Partnoy's body helped her to feel alive.

Toothbrushes

After putting a loaded gun in Alicia's mouth, the guards give the prisoners these.

Bread

The prisoners often divided and shared this with...

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