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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What was Partnoy's weight during her captivity?
(a) 135 pounds.
(b) 95 pounds.
(c) 75 pounds.
(d) 105 pounds.

6. What is the guards' nickname for Alicia?
(a) Morena.
(b) Bonita.
(c) Death.
(d) Mama.

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

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

9. How can Alicia touch Benja in his position?
(a) She can touch her hands to his feet.
(b) She can tough her back to his back.
(c) She can touch her cheek to his forehead.
(d) She can touch her feet to his hands.

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

11. What kind of treatment was Graciela given?
(a) She was blinded.
(b) She was deprived of medicine.
(c) She was tortured.
(d) She was exiled.

12. Why is Alicia surprised at Chiche's threat?
(a) She expected him to whip her.
(b) She expected him to forgive her.
(c) She knows her daughter is alive.
(d) She knows her husband is dead.

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

14. What does Partnoy do to oppose the new military regime?
(a) She confronts the General.
(b) She produces and distributes pamphlets.
(c) She organizes strikes and raids.
(d) She lobbies for aid from other countries.

15. What strange tactic does Alicia try to get in touch with her family?
(a) Telepathy.
(b) Homing pigeons.
(c) Messages in bottles.
(d) Writing in the dirt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What treat was Alicia promised for her birthday?

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

3. Who is Adrianita?

4. About how many Argentines "disappeared" between 1976 and 1979?

5. What letters does Partnoy read on the house when she arrives at the Little School?

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