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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What racial association does Alicia have for her nose?
(a) She sees it as Russian.
(b) She sees it as Semitic.
(c) She sees it as Indian.
(d) She sees it as African.

2. After Graciela's arrest, what name does Alicia take?
(a) Rosa.
(b) Ana.
(c) Carmen.
(d) Anita.

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

4. What is Nestor's nickname for Alicia?
(a) His Amor Alicia.
(b) His Jewish sister.
(c) His Little Licia.
(d) His Argentine sister.

5. What is the official status of the inmates at the Little School?
(a) Incarcerated.
(b) Expatriots.
(c) Dead.
(d) Disappeared.

6. What worries Alicia the day after her experiment as she wakes up?
(a) She does not remember the time of day.
(b) She does not remember the color of her eyes.
(c) She cannot remember if she turn off the faucet in her home.
(d) She cannot remember where she left Ruth for her nap.

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

8. What is the guards' excuse for giving the prisoners treats?
(a) They want them to confess so they give them treats as incentive.
(b) For holidays and birthdays.
(c) To celebrate the capture of new prisoners.
(d) They feel sorry for the malnourished prisoners.

9. After her experience, what word does Alicia use to describe God?
(a) She sees God as consuming.
(b) She sees God as a pretext.
(c) She sees God as false.
(d) She sees God at life.

10. When the visitor promises her a treat, what room is Alicia staying in?
(a) She is in a room for prisoners with bad behavior who refuse to collaborate.
(b) She is in the guards' quarters.
(c) She is in the sunroom, directly across from the torture room.
(d) She is in the guards' bathroom.

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

12. What kind of dress does Graciela wear?
(a) A flowered dress.
(b) A red dress.
(c) A striped dress.
(d) A blue dress.

13. Why is the prisoner being assigned exercise around the table?
(a) She is politically important.
(b) Her legs are atrophying.
(c) It is a specially designed torture.
(d) She is pregnant.

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

15. Why does Alicia arm-wrestle Abuelo?
(a) She is feeling competitive and knows she can win.
(b) She knows he cannot touch her.
(c) She is going insane with boredom.
(d) She is trying to keep him from beating Benja.

Short Answer Questions

1. What physical problem had Alicia's nose caused her in the past?

2. In the Little School, who calls Alicia by her name?

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

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

5. Why is Alicia surprised at Chiche's threat?

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