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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-5, My Names, Benja's First Night.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the guards' excuse for giving the prisoners treats?
(a) For holidays and birthdays.
(b) To celebrate the capture of new prisoners.
(c) They feel sorry for the malnourished prisoners.
(d) They want them to confess so they give them treats as incentive.

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

3. Which prisoner thinks they are getting privileges as a tactic to break them into cooperation?
(a) Patichoti.
(b) Benja.
(c) Vasca.
(d) Maria Elena.

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

5. When the visitor promises her a treat, what room is Alicia staying in?
(a) She is in the sunroom, directly across from the torture room.
(b) She is in a room for prisoners with bad behavior who refuse to collaborate.
(c) She is in the guards' quarters.
(d) She is in the guards' bathroom.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of treatment was Graciela given?

2. From what condition did most of the prisoners suffer?

3. Why is Benja thus nicknamed?

4. What does Partnoy do to oppose the new military regime?

5. How many times a day are the prisoners allowed to relieve themselves?

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