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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-9, My Nose, Religion.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How long does Alicia Partnoy spend in the Little School before being transferred?
(a) More than two years.
(b) Less than four days.
(c) Less than two weeks.
(d) More than three months.

3. Who is forced to walk around the table, again and again for days on end?
(a) Alicia.
(b) Graciela.
(c) Vasca.
(d) Benja.

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

5. After her third shower, what does her escort guard do?
(a) He sings a folk song.
(b) He takes her to the torture room.
(c) He gives her extra bread.
(d) He molests her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Partnoy do to oppose the new military regime?

2. What is the guards' euphemism for death and burial?

3. In what ceremony did Alicia participate, reading the Bible?

4. In what year did Partnoy return to her homeland?

5. How can Alicia touch Benja in his position?

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