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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. As a child, what were the subjects of Alicia's poems?
(a) Buildings and trains.
(b) Plants and birds.
(c) Colors and numbers.
(d) Mountains and oceans.

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

3. When she saw the dog on the roof, what did Ruth do?
(a) She said "meow."
(b) She climbed the roof.
(c) She began to cry.
(d) She said "woof."

4. Who is in labor?
(a) Vasca.
(b) Maria Elena.
(c) Graciela.
(d) Alicia.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Alicia while waiting her turn to brush her teeth?

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

3. With whom was Graciela arrested?

4. What does the name "Patichoti" mean?

5. What poem does Alicia recite for Vasca?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the two fierce shadows of Alicia's poem?

2. Rosa has seen one of the guards' faces---what is he worried about?

3. On what list are Graciela and Raul listed?

4. When a batch of new prisoners arrive, what is Alicia requested to do?

5. Why does Alicia make the bread balls?

6. What does the denim jacket mean to Alicia?

7. How does she feel while being punished by Peine?

8. What does Vaca do just before he brings the prisoners the toothbrushes?

9. What does the name "Patichoti" mean?

10. Why are Alicia and her husband placed side by side?

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