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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-17, Forms of Address, Poetry.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Once when the guard does not answer her, what does Alicia do to give Pato some bread?
(a) She eats it herself.
(b) She gets up herself and gives it to him.
(c) She passes it from hand to hand.
(d) She throws it at him.

2. What kind of dress does Graciela wear?
(a) A flowered dress.
(b) A striped dress.
(c) A red dress.
(d) A blue dress.

3. Why is Alicia surprised at Chiche's threat?
(a) She expected him to forgive her.
(b) She knows her daughter is alive.
(c) She knows her husband is dead.
(d) She expected him to whip her.

4. On what street do Alicia's parents live?
(a) Uruguay Street.
(b) Chile Street.
(c) Ecuador Street.
(d) Paraguay Street.

5. After the entire night tied up, what is Benja finally allowed to do?
(a) Go outside.
(b) Lie down on a bunk bed.
(c) Use the latrine.
(d) Drink some water.

Short Answer Questions

1. What picture introduces each chapter of the book?

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

3. Between what hours was Alicia on guard at Nestor and Mary's house?

4. After spraying and threatening the prisoners with a gun, what does Vaca give them?

5. For what are the prisoners constantly looking for in their beds?

(see the answer key)

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