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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old were Carlos and Hugo when they were arrested?

2. What did she do with the leaks from the roof?

3. Why is Hugo suffering from stomach cramps?

4. After the big rain, what animal did the guard bring into the prisoners' room?

5. What does Alicia think she looks like?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Alicia on the early bus to the suburbs?

2. What does the name "Patichoti" mean?

3. How can Alicia guess Vasca's mood each day?

4. What does Death take from the old man because She has an overcrowded carriage?

5. While interrogating Alicia's husband, what do the guards think about the stream poem?

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

7. How do the prisoners communicate with the bread?

8. Why does Alicia make the bread balls?

9. What was the Gendarme Nacional?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Alicia's tooth.

1) As a young girl, how did Alicia damage her tooth? What was her mother's reaction?

2) Upon receiving a replacement tooth, how did Alicia's life change?

3) What happens to her tooth at the Little School?

4) What do the tooth and the matchbox mean to Alicia?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the chapters written form Alicia's perspective and the chapter written from Graciela's perspective. How are they similar? How do they differ? Be sure to examine:

1) Syntax.

2) Rhythm.

3) Content.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Alicia's nose.

1) As a young girl, how did Alicia feel about her nose?

2) What problems has she historically had with her nose?

3) How does her nose become a blessing at the Little School?

4) Ultimately, how do Alicia and her nose reconcile?

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