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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 does Partnoy do to oppose the new military regime?
(a) She produces and distributes pamphlets.
(b) She lobbies for aid from other countries.
(c) She confronts the General.
(d) She organizes strikes and raids.

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

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. Which prisoner thinks they are getting privileges as a tactic to break them into cooperation?
(a) Benja.
(b) Patichoti.
(c) Maria Elena.
(d) Vasca.

5. In what year did Partnoy return to her homeland?
(a) The winter of 1985.
(b) The summer of 1984.
(c) The spring of 1986.
(d) The fall of 1983.

Short Answer Questions

1. What picture introduces each chapter of the book?

2. What was Partnoy's weight during her captivity?

3. As a night guard, what does Pato usually do?

4. Why is Benja thus nicknamed?

5. Who is Chiche?

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