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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-17, Forms of Address, Poetry.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As a child, what were the subjects of Alicia's poems?
(a) Colors and numbers.
(b) Mountains and oceans.
(c) Buildings and trains.
(d) Plants and birds.

2. How does Alicia detect the guard is still in the room, though he tries to fool her into thinking he has left?
(a) She has not heard the door shut.
(b) She can see his feet through her blindfold.
(c) She can smell his cigarette smoke.
(d) He did not say goodbye.

3. Which guard allows them to disregard Bruja's order?
(a) Peine.
(b) Abuelo.
(c) Vaca.
(d) Viejo.

4. Why is Benja thus nicknamed?
(a) It was is final alias.
(b) He is the youngest of the group, like Benjamin in the Bible.
(c) He is trying to keep the guards from calling him his true name.
(d) He detests his full name.

5. After Graciela's arrest, what name does Alicia take?
(a) Anita.
(b) Rosa.
(c) Carmen.
(d) Ana.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what ceremony did Alicia participate, reading the Bible?

2. What does Chamame claim he allowed Graciela to do?

3. Which guard allows them to talk quietly?

4. On one very hot afternoon, what does Bruja force the prisoners to do?

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

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