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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-5, My Names, Benja's First Night.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the guards' excuse for giving the prisoners treats?
(a) They want them to confess so they give them treats as incentive.
(b) For holidays and birthdays.
(c) They feel sorry for the malnourished prisoners.
(d) To celebrate the capture of new prisoners.

2. After the entire night tied up, what is Benja finally allowed to do?
(a) Use the latrine.
(b) Lie down on a bunk bed.
(c) Go outside.
(d) Drink some water.

3. Why does the guard turn on the radio?
(a) To cover up the screams from the torture room.
(b) As a treat for the prisoners.
(c) As a celebration for Alicia's birthday.
(d) He makes a show of telling the prisoners his favorite song is on.

4. What does the protagonist notice on the floor by her bed?
(a) A basket of bread.
(b) The sky blue of her husband's pants.
(c) A stack of books.
(d) Her daughter's toy.

5. What was Partnoy's weight during her captivity?
(a) 75 pounds.
(b) 105 pounds.
(c) 135 pounds.
(d) 95 pounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Little School, who calls Alicia by her name?

2. What event caused Alicia and her friends to change their aliases?

3. What does her husband do when he is tortured?

4. What physical trait does Alicia note about Patichoti?

5. What kind of paper does the guard give to Alicia?

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