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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Appendices 1-2: Cases of the Disappeared at the Little School, Descriptions of the Guards at the Little School.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Once when the guard does not answer her, what does Alicia do to give Pato some bread?
(a) She throws it at him.
(b) She passes it from hand to hand.
(c) She eats it herself.
(d) She gets up herself and gives it to him.

2. What does Alicia feel is the only reliable thing in their days at the Little School?
(a) Toothbrushes.
(b) Latrine.
(c) Showers.
(d) Bread.

3. Who had Alicia missed at the Little School by several days?
(a) Benja.
(b) Nestor and Mary.
(c) Chiche.
(d) Maria Elena.

4. What does the protagonist notice on the floor by her bed?
(a) A stack of books.
(b) A basket of bread.
(c) The sky blue of her husband's pants.
(d) Her daughter's toy.

5. What poem does Alicia recite for Vasca?
(a) The poem about the guerrilla leader.
(b) The poem about the stream.
(c) The poem about her daughter.
(d) The poem about the mountain.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Alicia Partnoy spend in the Little School before being transferred?

2. What does the name "Patichoti" mean?

3. Alicia compares receiving a piece of bread to receiving what?

4. After her third shower, what does her escort guard do?

5. What does one guard do when Alicia asks him for water?

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