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

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

3. By the time she is offered her third shower, how long has Alicia been at the Little School?
(a) Three weeks.
(b) Two months.
(c) Six weeks.
(d) Four months.

4. What idea do Loro and Bruja force on the prisoners for their entertainment?
(a) The "little book."
(b) The "little monster."
(c) The "little train."
(d) The "little love."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Alicia surprised at Chiche's threat?

2. What does Alicia specifically not want from God?

3. As children, what did Alicia's brother call her?

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

5. What treat was Alicia promised for her birthday?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is a military coup?

2. What is the "little train"?

3. Why do the prisoners suffer from constipation?

4. What kind of God does Alicia want to believe in?

5. Why isn't Alicia frightened when Chiche threatens to make soap out of her?

6. What does Alicia do to try and comfort Benja?

7. How was Graciela and Raul's relationship before the Little School?

8. Later, what does Alicia learn about the usefulness of aliases?

9. Why do Alicia and Vasca find the plastic daisy so ludicrous?

10. How does Graciela feel about her unborn child?

(see the answer keys)

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