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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Pages 121 - 180).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Gringo tell Tomas he used to do with the prisoners after Tomas left Argentina?
(a) Listen to comedy shows on the radio together.
(b) Listen to soccer matches together.
(c) Eat lunch together.
(d) Read together.

2. When does Tomas first move to Buenos Aires?
(a) 1976.
(b) 1967.
(c) 1945.
(d) 1983.

3. What does Isabel ask Tomas to look for that could help her and her group in Chapter Eight?
(a) Chatter among his fellow students for people that might be helping the military.
(b) Papers at the Colonel's house.
(c) Signs of weapons stores around where he lives.
(d) Music that comes from houses it should not.

4. What is another term for Automotores?
(a) El Jardin.
(b) The Chamber.
(c) The Light.
(d) Verde.

5. What story does Isabel tell Tomas about Gustavo in Chapter Three?
(a) About a time Gustavo worked at a chicken factory and could not keep up with the work.
(b) About a time when Gustavo accidentally shot a young child.
(c) About a time when Gustavo helped deliver a baby in the street.
(d) About a time when Gustavo got chemical burns at work.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years does Tomas spend officially disappeared?

2. What does the Colonel take particular pleasure in?

3. What does Tomas start drinking in order to deal with his trauma?

4. What does the Colonel sometimes call Tomas in Part II?

5. Why is Tomas upset with his wife Claire?

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