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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 does someone in a limousine bring?
2. Where do they find El Jefe's body?
3. Where do the children now go for school lessons?
4. What does Anita realize about their Mami when they are waiting for Papi?
5. What does Anita write in her June 3, 1961 diary entry?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Chucha help Anita and what does Chucha tell her?
2. Who are arrested in town and why?
3. What does Anita overhear her father say about the Washburns?
4. What does Anita write about their rescue from the compound?
5. What does Anita discover when she goes into Lucinda's room, and what is Anita's reaction?
6. Where do soldiers find El Jefe's body and who do they arrest and what do they say about Papi and Tio Toni?
7. What does Anita learn about Chucha?
8. What are Mami and Anita waiting for and how has Pupo failed the rebels?
9. What arrives for Lucinda the day after the party, and how does Lucinda feel?
10. How do Anita and Mami communicate with Mundo?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Many novels, perhaps a majority of novels, end on a happy note. Discuss the following:
1. Why do you think many (most?) people want what they perceive as a happy or good ending to a novel? Explain your opinion. Do you? Why or why not?
2. What are three reasons to read fiction? Discuss each one in light of "Before We Were Free "and whether or not it fulfills all three, two, or one of the reasons you mention. Give examples as to why "Before We Were Free" is or is not successful in fulfilling the reasons you discuss.
3. Do you think reading solely for entertainment is as good a reason to read as any other? Why or why not? Can any work of fiction or non-fiction (no matter how poorly written) enlighten, teach, or stimulate thought? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
The setting for this novel is The Dominican Republic in the 1960's. Discuss the following:
1. Research the setting of The Dominican Republic in the 1960's and write a brief description of the area, its climate, the primary means of livelihood, and its location within the world.
2. Do you think The Dominican Republic is a good choice for the setting of this novel? Why or why not?
4. How different do you think the The Dominican Republic in the 1960's is from The Dominican Republic of today? Explain some differences and similarities.
5. Examine three scenes in the novel and explain how the setting influences what happens in the action of those scenes.
Essay Topic 3
Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:
1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of the reader? Why or why not?
2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as "Before We Were Free" help a reader know himself or herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading "Before We Were Free"? Why or why not.
3. Choose one specific incident in "Before We Were Free." Discuss one of the character's responses and compare it to how you think you would respond in the same situation.
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