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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. From what condition did most of the prisoners suffer?
(a) Constipation.
(b) Loss of hearing.
(c) Scoliosis.
(d) Allergies.

2. What idea do Loro and Bruja force on the prisoners for their entertainment?
(a) The "little book."
(b) The "little monster."
(c) The "little train."
(d) The "little love."

3. Why does the game end as quickly as it begins?
(a) All the prisoners attempt escape.
(b) It begins to rain.
(c) Maria Elena faints out of weakness.
(d) The guards get in trouble.

4. What does the "little frog" represent?
(a) The regime in power.
(b) The subversive message.
(c) The time period.
(d) The song of the human heart.

5. The day Alicia sleeps for eighteen hours, what trip does she miss?
(a) The trip to the lunch room.
(b) The exercise trip.
(c) The trip to the latrine.
(d) The trip to the torture room.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the official status of the inmates at the Little School?

2. Why is Benja thus nicknamed?

3. What letters does Partnoy read on the house when she arrives at the Little School?

4. About how many Argentines "disappeared" between 1976 and 1979?

5. After the entire night tied up, what is Benja finally allowed to do?

(see the answer key)

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