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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what street do Alicia's parents live?
(a) Chile Street.
(b) Uruguay Street.
(c) Paraguay Street.
(d) Ecuador Street.

2. How often is Alicia allowed to see herself in a mirror?
(a) Every five days.
(b) Every ten days.
(c) Every twenty days.
(d) Every thirty days.

3. What concession have the guards made for the pregnant woman?
(a) She is allowed to eat more.
(b) She is allowed to use their bathroom.
(c) She is allowed to write letters to home.
(d) She is allowed multiple trips to the latrine.

4. Why does the game end as quickly as it begins?
(a) Maria Elena faints out of weakness.
(b) It begins to rain.
(c) The guards get in trouble.
(d) All the prisoners attempt escape.

5. While doing political work, what did Alicia and her compatriots use?
(a) Machine guns.
(b) Bake sales.
(c) Aliases.
(d) Copiers.

6. After her third shower, what does her escort guard do?
(a) He gives her extra bread.
(b) He sings a folk song.
(c) He takes her to the torture room.
(d) He molests her.

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 picture introduces each chapter of the book?
(a) A picture of a blindfolded woman.
(b) A picture of the Little School.
(c) A picture of a plastic daisy.
(d) A picture of a baby.

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

10. From what condition did most of the prisoners suffer?
(a) Allergies.
(b) Scoliosis.
(c) Loss of hearing.
(d) Constipation.

11. Who is Chiche?
(a) He is Alicia's husband.
(b) He is the General.
(c) He is a shift supervisor.
(d) He is Maria Elena's husband.

12. When Abuelo catches Alicia talking, what does Chiche threaten to do?
(a) He threatens to kill her husband.
(b) He threatens to kill her daughter.
(c) He threatens to make soap out of her.
(d) He threatens to stop feeding her.

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

14. What did Graciela and Raul want to do before they were captured?
(a) Divorce.
(b) Have another baby.
(c) Leave for the USA.
(d) Start a business.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the official status of the inmates at the Little School?

2. How does Alicia feel about her allergies?

3. What treat was Alicia promised for her birthday?

4. How many operations had Alicia had on her nose?

5. What does her husband do when he is tortured?

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