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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-17, Forms of Address, Poetry.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What evening was Zulma "Vasca" Izurieta taken to be killed?
(a) February 12, 1977.
(b) May 12, 1977.
(c) January 12, 1977.
(d) April 12, 1977.

2. How old is Alicia when she is captured?
(a) 25.
(b) 19.
(c) 32.
(d) 21.

3. Whose face is Alicia desperately trying to recall?
(a) Adrianita's face.
(b) Miguel's face.
(c) Raul's face.
(d) Ruth's face.

4. How does Alicia feel about her allergies?
(a) She is completely indifferent.
(b) She feels they are a complete disadvantage.
(c) She feels they are a complete advantage.
(d) She feels they are equally advantageous and disadvantageous.

5. What is the unexpected advantage of Alicia's nose?
(a) It reminds her of her family, which gives her hope.
(b) It allows small windows through the blindfold where she can see.
(c) It has a keen sense of smell.
(d) It is extremely attractive and give the guards sympathy for her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the protagonist notice on the floor by her bed?

2. What does Viejo do when Alicia asks him to use the restroom?

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

4. With what does Vaca, a fat guard, spray the prisoners?

5. How does Alicia learn to interpret Vasca's mood?

(see the answer key)

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