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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Though Chiche went to the university, what has he become?
(a) A Fascist.
(b) A Communist.
(c) A politician.
(d) A garbage man.

2. Why is this day different?
(a) It is windy.
(b) It is raining.
(c) It is snowing.
(d) It is cold.

3. What happened to Graciela's son?
(a) He was returned to Graciela and Raul.
(b) He was killed by the guards.
(c) He was given to an orphanage.
(d) He was given to one of the interrogators.

4. What does eating the bread remind the prisoner of?
(a) It reminds them of their spouses.
(b) It reminds them of their homes.
(c) It reminds them of their fight.
(d) It reminds them of the guards.

5. While taking an early morning bus with Ruth, what announcement does Alicia hear on the radio?
(a) She hears an annoucement about the new military government.
(b) She hears an annoucement warning about possible flooding.
(c) She hears an annoucement warning the public about families traveling at odd hours.
(d) She hears an annoucement about the end of the civil war.

6. What did she do with the leaks from the roof?
(a) She started a water game with the others.
(b) She used them to take a shower.
(c) She used them for drinking water.
(d) She used them to wash her hands.

7. What does Alicia feel is the only reliable thing in their days at the Little School?
(a) Showers.
(b) Bread.
(c) Latrine.
(d) Toothbrushes.

8. What experience does Zorzal have with delivering babies?
(a) He was present when his wife gave birth years ago.
(b) He has helped animals in the country deliver babies.
(c) He was in medical school before the Little School.
(d) He has no experience at all.

9. When the new prisoners arrive, what does Alicia do?
(a) She tells them to keep their blindfolds tight.
(b) She recites a poem.
(c) She distracts the guards to keep them safe.
(d) She shares the leak over her bed.

10. Who was the most senior of the "Senors"?
(a) Lt. Juan Pablo Escobar.
(b) President Juan Peron.
(c) General Jaime Velasquez Rivera.
(d) Lt. General Jorge Rafael Videla.

11. One day while calling for "Senor," what unexpected sound does Alicia hear next to her bed?
(a) A gunshot.
(b) A trumpet.
(c) A song from the radio.
(d) A dog barking.

12. What meal did Alicia cook on the day she and her husband were arrested?
(a) Lasagna.
(b) Meatballs.
(c) Chili.
(d) Churros and chocolate.

13. How many permanent shift supervisors were there at the Little School?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) Three.

14. For what are the prisoners constantly looking for in their beds?
(a) Messages.
(b) Hair.
(c) Bed bugs.
(d) Bread crumbs.

15. Where does the raindrop hit on her body?
(a) On her belly.
(b) On her leg.
(c) On her forehead.
(d) On her hand.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the nap what time does she wake up?

2. Where is Graciela giving birth?

3. What does she dream of as it rains?

4. Which guard allows the prisoners to talk?

5. Which guard's name means "cow"?

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