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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the first time Alicia used the term "senor"?
(a) She needed her blindfold tightened.
(b) She had to go to the bathroom.
(c) She wanted another blanket.
(d) She wanted to write a letter.

2. Whose face is Alicia desperately trying to recall?
(a) Raul's face.
(b) Adrianita's face.
(c) Ruth's face.
(d) Miguel's face.

3. Which of these guards was a shift supervisor?
(a) Vaca.
(b) Chiche.
(c) Abuelo.
(d) Viejo.

4. After her illegal move, how does Alicia feel?
(a) She is exhilerated, heart beating fast.
(b) She is broken with stress.
(c) She is ecstatic and does it again.
(d) She is terrified.

5. In what year was Alicia Partnoy born?
(a) 1955.
(b) 1968.
(c) 1952.
(d) 1943.

6. What happened to Alicia while waiting her turn to brush her teeth?
(a) She was tortured.
(b) She fainted.
(c) She was beaten.
(d) She was told to shower.

7. After the visitor leaves, where must the prisoners brush their teeth?
(a) In the torture room.
(b) In their room.
(c) In the guards' bathroom.
(d) In the backyard.

8. After the nap what time does she wake up?
(a) 5pm.
(b) 5am.
(c) 6am.
(d) 6pm.

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

10. How old were Carlos and Hugo when they were arrested?
(a) 25.
(b) 16.
(c) 18.
(d) 30.

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

12. What beauty treatment is Alicia told to perform?
(a) She is told to put on makeup.
(b) She is told to cut her hair.
(c) She is told to wear perfume.
(d) She is told to shave her legs.

13. After the big rain, what animal did the guard bring into the prisoners' room?
(a) A kitten.
(b) A puppy.
(c) A bird.
(d) An iguana.

14. What does Viejo do when Alicia asks him to use the restroom?
(a) He brings her a can.
(b) He tells her to go back to sleep.
(c) He takes her to the latrine.
(d) He takes her to the guards' bathroom.

15. What does she dream of as it rains?
(a) Churros and chocolate.
(b) Empanadas and Enchiladas.
(c) Chorizo and chalupas.
(d) Mate and tortas fritas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What poem does Alicia recite for Vasca?

2. What does the name "Patichoti" mean?

3. What is the guard wearing over his face?

4. Though Chiche went to the university, what has he become?

5. How does Alicia learn to interpret Vasca's mood?

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