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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why was Alicia forced to seek shelter once at Nestor and Mary's house?
(a) Her uncle had been kidnapped.
(b) She got caught in an electrical storm.
(c) She and her husband had a fight.
(d) She was being watched by the government.

6. Where is Benja positioned in their bunk room?
(a) His hands are tied to the end of Alicia's bed.
(b) He is laying down in the center of the room.
(c) His feet are tethered to the door.
(d) His wrists are tied to the window.

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

8. What does Alicia specifically not want from God?
(a) She does not want her husband to be taken.
(b) She does not want to become a martyr.
(c) She does not want to denounce her faith.
(d) She does not want her daughter to be taken.

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

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

11. What physical problem had Alicia's nose caused her in the past?
(a) Respiratory problems.
(b) Ill-fitting sunglasses.
(c) Disproportionate photographs.
(d) Snoring.

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

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

14. Through the peep hole in her blindfold, what does she see Hugo wearing?
(a) A dress.
(b) A striped shirt.
(c) A nightshirt.
(d) An old suit.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the prisoners go to relieve themselves?

2. What organization involved the mothers of disappeared people?

3. Between what hours was Alicia on guard at Nestor and Mary's house?

4. Who is Chiche?

5. Who is Raul?

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