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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While doing political work, what did Alicia and her compatriots use?
(a) Copiers.
(b) Aliases.
(c) Machine guns.
(d) Bake sales.

2. After the entire night tied up, what is Benja finally allowed to do?
(a) Lie down on a bunk bed.
(b) Drink some water.
(c) Use the latrine.
(d) Go outside.

3. What physical problem had Alicia's nose caused her in the past?
(a) Snoring.
(b) Disproportionate photographs.
(c) Respiratory problems.
(d) Ill-fitting sunglasses.

4. What is the unexpected advantage of Alicia's nose?
(a) It allows small windows through the blindfold where she can see.
(b) It has a keen sense of smell.
(c) It is extremely attractive and give the guards sympathy for her.
(d) It reminds her of her family, which gives her hope.

5. How does Alicia detect the guard is still in the room, though he tries to fool her into thinking he has left?
(a) He did not say goodbye.
(b) She can smell his cigarette smoke.
(c) She has not heard the door shut.
(d) She can see his feet through her blindfold.

6. What does Alicia specifically not want from God?
(a) She does not want her husband to be taken.
(b) She does not want to become a martyr.
(c) She does not want her daughter to be taken.
(d) She does not want to denounce her faith.

7. What is the guards' euphemism for death and burial?
(a) "Back to the beginning."
(b) "Eternal darkness."
(c) "The end of the day."
(d) "See how the radishes grow."

8. What concession have the guards made for the pregnant woman?
(a) She is allowed to use their bathroom.
(b) She is allowed to eat more.
(c) She is allowed multiple trips to the latrine.
(d) She is allowed to write letters to home.

9. Though the game is cruel, what does Alicia secretly enjoy?
(a) She enjoys the hot sun.
(b) She enjoys the guards' stupidity.
(c) She enjoys her tennis shoes.
(d) She enjoys the feeling of running.

10. Why does the game end as quickly as it begins?
(a) Maria Elena faints out of weakness.
(b) It begins to rain.
(c) All the prisoners attempt escape.
(d) The guards get in trouble.

11. How many times around the table did the doctor prescribe?
(a) 30.
(b) 12.
(c) 100.
(d) 50.

12. What kind of treatment was Graciela given?
(a) She was tortured.
(b) She was exiled.
(c) She was blinded.
(d) She was deprived of medicine.

13. To whom is the book dedicated?
(a) Alicia's mother and father.
(b) Alicia's sister Daniella.
(c) Alicia's daughter.
(d) Alicia's brother Daniel.

14. Who is Chiche?
(a) He is a shift supervisor.
(b) He is the General.
(c) He is Alicia's husband.
(d) He is Maria Elena's husband.

15. Why does Alicia arm-wrestle Abuelo?
(a) She is feeling competitive and knows she can win.
(b) She is trying to keep him from beating Benja.
(c) She knows he cannot touch her.
(d) She is going insane with boredom.

Short Answer Questions

1. How often is Alicia allowed to see herself in a mirror?

2. Which guard does Graciela ask about Raul?

3. What kind of paper does the guard give to Alicia?

4. What was Partnoy's weight during her captivity?

5. As children, what did Alicia's brother call her?

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