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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what ceremony did Alicia participate, reading the Bible?
(a) In Ruth's baptism.
(b) In Nestor and Mary's wedding.
(c) In Maria Elena's inauguration.
(d) In Graciela's confirmation.

2. What does Loro do when she refuses his command?
(a) He threatens to kill her daughter.
(b) He slaps her twelve times.
(c) He takes away her pillow and blanket.
(d) He pushes her into the latrine.

3. How many times a day are the prisoners allowed to relieve themselves?
(a) Ten.
(b) Four or five.
(c) Two or three.
(d) One.

4. In what year did Partnoy return to her homeland?
(a) The spring of 1986.
(b) The winter of 1985.
(c) The fall of 1983.
(d) The summer of 1984.

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

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

7. How many times around the table did the doctor prescribe?
(a) 12.
(b) 50.
(c) 30.
(d) 100.

8. As a night guard, what does Pato usually do?
(a) He takes them extra times to the latrine.
(b) He sneaks them water.
(c) He waked them every hour.
(d) He drinks booze and falls asleep.

9. Which prisoner thinks they are getting privileges as a tactic to break them into cooperation?
(a) Maria Elena.
(b) Benja.
(c) Patichoti.
(d) Vasca.

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

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

12. What letters does Partnoy read on the house when she arrives at the Little School?
(a) G.L., El Grupo Libres.
(b) A.A.A., Alianza Anticomunita Argentina.
(c) O.A., Organizacion Argentina.
(d) P.P., Politica Peron.

13. What does her husband do when he is tortured?
(a) He is absolutely silent.
(b) He sings a lullaby.
(c) He screams and cries.
(d) He tells all the political secrets.

14. Who is Raul?
(a) Maria Elena's boyfriend.
(b) Graciela's husband.
(c) Hugo's brother.
(d) Alicia's husband.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When she was captured, what did the guards do to Graciela?

2. By the time she is offered her third shower, how long has Alicia been at the Little School?

3. Who is Chiche?

4. What idea do Loro and Bruja force on the prisoners for their entertainment?

5. How can Alicia touch Benja in his position?

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