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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-13, Toothbrush, Bread.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What shoes does the protagonist wear during the beginning of her stay at the Little School?
(a) Mismatched house slippers, one with a plastic daisy.
(b) Swim fins.
(c) High heels that are too small.
(d) Sandals.

2. After her third shower, what does her escort guard do?
(a) He molests her.
(b) He sings a folk song.
(c) He takes her to the torture room.
(d) He gives her extra bread.

3. When Abuelo catches Alicia talking, what does Chiche threaten to do?
(a) He threatens to make soap out of her.
(b) He threatens to kill her daughter.
(c) He threatens to kill her husband.
(d) He threatens to stop feeding her.

4. In what ceremony did Alicia participate, reading the Bible?
(a) In Maria Elena's inauguration.
(b) In Graciela's confirmation.
(c) In Nestor and Mary's wedding.
(d) In Ruth's baptism.

5. What is the guards' euphemism for death and burial?
(a) "The end of the day."
(b) "See how the radishes grow."
(c) "Back to the beginning."
(d) "Eternal darkness."

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Adrianita?

2. What does Alicia pass to Benja?

3. By the time she is offered her third shower, how long has Alicia been at the Little School?

4. Why is this day different?

5. What is Nestor's nickname for Alicia?

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