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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Though the game is cruel, what does Alicia secretly enjoy?
(a) She enjoys the hot sun.
(b) She enjoys the feeling of running.
(c) She enjoys the guards' stupidity.
(d) She enjoys her tennis shoes.

2. How does Alicia detect the guard is still in the room, though he tries to fool her into thinking he has left?
(a) She can see his feet through her blindfold.
(b) He did not say goodbye.
(c) She can smell his cigarette smoke.
(d) She has not heard the door shut.

3. What treat was Alicia promised for her birthday?
(a) A visit with her husband.
(b) A letter from her daughter.
(c) A soda.
(d) A cheeseburger.

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

5. 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 multiple trips to the latrine.
(d) She is allowed to write letters to home.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the entire night tied up, what is Benja finally allowed to do?

2. Through the peep hole in her blindfold, what does she see Hugo wearing?

3. What kind of dress does Graciela wear?

4. What is the guards' nickname for Alicia?

5. After her experience, what word does Alicia use to describe God?

Short Essay Questions

1. What action does the coup spur young Alicia to take?

2. Before the Little School, what problems did Alicia have with her nose?

3. How does Alicia counteract her unwanted nickname?

4. Why have Alicia and her nose reconciled at the Little School?

5. Why must Alicia stop trying telepathy?

6. Why is Alicia surprised when the military police come for her?

7. Why do the prisoners suffer from constipation?

8. Why does Alicia challenge the guard to an arm-wrestling match?

9. Why do the guards call Alicia "Death"?

10. What is the "little train"?

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