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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 event caused Alicia and her friends to change their aliases?
(a) The president's death.
(b) Graciela's arrest.
(c) Zulma's arrest.
(d) The independence day.

2. What treat was Alicia promised for her birthday?
(a) A cheeseburger.
(b) A soda.
(c) A letter from her daughter.
(d) A visit with her husband.

3. Where do the prisoners go to relieve themselves?
(a) The bucket.
(b) The latrine.
(c) The guard's bathroom.
(d) The hallway bathroom.

4. Who is Chiche?
(a) He is Alicia's husband.
(b) He is a shift supervisor.
(c) He is the General.
(d) He is Maria Elena's husband.

5. How many times a day are the prisoners allowed to relieve themselves?
(a) Ten.
(b) One.
(c) Four or five.
(d) Two or three.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the guards' excuse for giving the prisoners treats?

2. In Chapter One, when has the protagonist always thought the police would come for her?

3. How long does Alicia Partnoy spend in the Little School before being transferred?

4. At the Little School, what are inmates required to wear at all times?

5. To whom is the book dedicated?

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