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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what ceremony did Alicia participate, reading the Bible?
(a) In Maria Elena's inauguration.
(b) In Graciela's confirmation.
(c) In Ruth's baptism.
(d) In Nestor and Mary's wedding.

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

3. Where is Benja positioned in their bunk room?
(a) His hands are tied to the end of Alicia's bed.
(b) He is laying down in the center of the room.
(c) His wrists are tied to the window.
(d) His feet are tethered to the door.

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

5. Between what hours was Alicia on guard at Nestor and Mary's house?
(a) Between 12am and 6am.
(b) Between 3pm and 7pm.
(c) Between 12pm and 5pm.
(d) Between 2am and 4am.

Short Answer Questions

1. How can Alicia touch Benja in his position?

2. In Chapter One, when has the protagonist always thought the police would come for her?

3. What was the one thing Nestor and Mary could not convince Alica of?

4. After her experience, what word does Alicia use to describe God?

5. When Abuelo catches Alicia talking, what does Chiche threaten to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the prisoners suffer from constipation?

2. Why are Argentine youth suppressed after the military takes over rule of the country?

3. How does Graciela feel about her unborn child?

4. Before the Little School, what problems did Alicia have with her nose?

5. Why have Alicia and her nose reconciled at the Little School?

6. Why does Alicia realize the music from the radio is not being played for her birthday?

7. Why is Graciela assigned to walk around the table?

8. Why do the guards begin granting the prisoners privileges?

9. What is the "little train"?

10. What does Alicia do to try and comfort Benja?

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