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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Tomas remember Isabel's body?
(a) As being of average build.
(b) As being quite overweight.
(c) As being very thin.
(d) As being lush and curvaceous.

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

3. 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.

4. Why is Tomas upset with his wife Claire?
(a) She has told him she is moving out.
(b) She has mistreated their children.
(c) She is battling addiction.
(d) She has recently had an affair.

5. Which cafe did the Colonel used to like to take Tomas to?
(a) Parada Norte.
(b) The Helios.
(c) The Garda.
(d) The Lookout.

6. What is the name of the hospital Tomas visits in Chapter One?
(a) Frienda.
(b) Aleman.
(c) Rellenos.
(d) Riende.

7. Who does Tomas ask to buy marijuana from?
(a) Rodolfo.
(b) Beatriz.
(c) Nerea.
(d) James.

8. Who is Tomas's wife?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Isabel.
(c) Claire.
(d) Pichuca.

9. Where does Isabel take Tomas in Chapter Seven that surprises him?
(a) The opera.
(b) A fancy restaurant.
(c) The bar.
(d) A shantytown.

10. What town is Tomas originally from?
(a) La Plata.
(b) Santiago.
(c) Buenos Aires.
(d) Pinamar.

11. What group does Isabel join?
(a) The Hermanos.
(b) Montoneros.
(c) The jiliads.
(d) The junta.

12. Who is the Gringo doing a favor for in Chapter Five?
(a) The Priest.
(b) The Colonel.
(c) Rubio.
(d) His own mother.

13. Where does Isabel remember experiencing great freedom on a visit to America?
(a) At the National Parks.
(b) At a big concert.
(c) In Idaho.
(d) At the NYU dorms.

14. What does Tomas remember is amplified when one is hooded?
(a) The sounds of one's own body.
(b) The taste of food.
(c) The itchiness of a bug crawling on one's skin.
(d) The feel of rain.

15. 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) Eat lunch together.
(c) Read together.
(d) Listen to soccer matches together.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Isabel tell Tomas she thinks she and he are such good friends?

2. What does the Colonel call Tomas?

3. In Chapter Nine, what does Isabel tell Tomas when he says he would like to get to know her more?

4. When does Tomas first move to Buenos Aires?

5. What was Rodrigo Atral's nickname?

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