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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Besides Oscar, who helps Anita see their leader in a different light?
(a) Sammy.
(b) Her Papi.
(c) Her Tio Jose.
(d) Lucinda.

2. What is one thing that makes Anita realize Oscar is right about their country?
(a) The way her father and mother speak in low tones all the time.
(b) The way she has to erase her diary.
(c) The way the teachers never veer from planned lessons.
(d) The way the Secret Police stand on every street corner.

3. How do the children respond to their life?
(a) They are bored.
(b) They cry.
(c) They accept the neccessity of it.
(d) They rebel and sometimes sneak out.

4. What does Anita learn about their new housekeeper?
(a) She is pregnant.
(b) She is from the city.
(c) She is a spy.
(d) She is only 17 years old.

5. Why do they celebrate American holidays?
(a) It's a school for Americans.
(b) The students closely identify with the United States.
(c) There is one American student who it.
(d) They do not celebrate American holidays.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Anita's response to the answer Chucha gives her about her cousins?

2. Who understands Anita's feelings about Sammy and his friend?

3. Where is the setting of the school?

4. Why does Anita spend more time in the bathroom these days?

5. What do Anita and Chucha look at together?

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