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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' euphemism for death and burial?
(a) "The end of the day."
(b) "Eternal darkness."
(c) "Back to the beginning."
(d) "See how the radishes grow."

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

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

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

5. What kind of paper does the guard give to Alicia?
(a) Sandpaper.
(b) Newspaper.
(c) Construction paper.
(d) Toilet paper.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which prisoner thinks they are getting privileges as a tactic to break them into cooperation?

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

4. To whom is the book dedicated?

5. Though the game is cruel, what does Alicia secretly enjoy?

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