The Little School: Tales of Disappearance & Survival in Argentina Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Alicia refuse to do, though directly commanded by Loro and Peine?

3. Through the peep hole in her blindfold, what does she see Hugo wearing?

4. Why does the guard turn on the radio?

5. While doing political work, what did Alicia and her compatriots use?

Short Essay Questions

1. How was Graciela and Raul's relationship before the Little School?

2. Why must Alicia stop trying telepathy?

3. After waking from a nap about her daughter, what does Alicia discover about herself?

4. Why isn't Alicia frightened when Chiche threatens to make soap out of her?

5. What is a military coup?

6. Later, what does Alicia learn about the usefulness of aliases?

7. What thought causes Alicia to stop being amused at Patichoti's jokes?

8. How does Graciela feel about her unborn child?

9. Why is Alicia surprised when the military police come for her?

10. Who are Nestor and Mary?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Alicia attempt telepathy? How successful is she at her attempts? What was she hoping to accomplish? What does she fear her lack of telepathic ability means?

Essay Topic 2

Create a character study of Alicia using information from the work. Be sure to include:

1) What are her values?

2) What does she believe in?

3) How does she stay true to herself?

4) What are her goals?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the chapters written form Alicia's perspective and the chapter written from Graciela's perspective. How are they similar? How do they differ? Be sure to examine:

1) Syntax.

2) Rhythm.

3) Content.

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