Before We Were Free: Quiz 2 (Pages 42-89)

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1. Who is "Mr. Smith?"

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Mr. Smith is Rafael Trujillo (El Jefe) as mentioned in the options.

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Before We Were Free: Quiz 2 (Pages 42-89) - Quiz

This quiz covers key events and characters from pages 42-89 of 'Before We Were Free,' focusing on historical and political contexts in Latin America, character interactions, and thematic elements such as freedom and surveillance.

2. Who is the quinceañera party for?

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The quinceañera party is for Susie.

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3. Who was the new handsome Catholic president going to be in the United States?

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Kennedy was the new handsome Catholic president going to be in the United States. This is because Kennedy, also known as John F. Kennedy, was elected as the 35th President of the United States in 1960. He was known for his youthful looks and charismatic personality, which earned him the reputation of being handsome. Additionally, Kennedy was a Catholic, making him the first and only Catholic president in American history.

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4. Who started to join Anita's family for meals?

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Toni started to join Anita's family for meals.

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5. Where did Lorena receive her education?

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Lorena received her education at the Domestic Academy.

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6. Who went back to Toni's house to tell the men, "Mr. Smith's friends are here."

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Anita went back to Toni's house to tell the men, "Mr. Smith's friends are here."

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7. Why was Anita's mother "speaking in code" to Mrs. Washburn at the canasta gathering? 

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Anita's mother was "speaking in code" to Mrs. Washburn at the canasta gathering because they suspected that Lorena, the new maid, might have been listening in on their conversation. They recently found hidden microphones in the house and believed that they had not found all of them. By speaking in code, Anita's mother was trying to ensure that Lorena wouldn't understand what they were talking about and wouldn't be able to pass along any sensitive information she may have overheard.

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8. Who was the unexpected guest at the party?

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The unexpected guest at the party was Rafael Trujillo (El Jefe).

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9. Who told Anita and Sammy that Trujillo was known for arresting people and then torturing them before feeding the bodies to the sharks? 

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Oscar told Anita and Sammy that Trujillo was known for arresting people and then torturing them before feeding the bodies to the sharks.

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10. Who sent the bouquet of roses?

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The correct answer is Rafael Trujillo (El Jefe).

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11. Who received the bouquet of roses?

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Lucinda received the bouquet of roses.

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12. Who was Chucha talking about  (not who was she talking to) when she said, "Tell the Americanito that it's someone he did not see." Who did the American "not see"?

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Chucha was talking about Toni when she said, "Tell the Americanito that it's someone he did not see." The phrase "someone he did not see" implies that Toni was present but went unnoticed by the Americanito.

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13. What was the plan called that was going to help Lucinda? 

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14. What country did Lucinda escape to? 

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Lucinda escaped to The United States.

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15. Who left with Lucinda?

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Susie left with Lucinda.

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16. Who scared Lorena into leaving? 

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Anita and Chucha scared Lorena into leaving.

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17. What are lying policemen?

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Lying policemen refers to speed bumps. Speed bumps are often referred to as "lying policemen" because they are designed to slow down vehicles and enforce speed limits, similar to how policemen enforce laws. The term "lying" is used metaphorically to imply that the speed bumps are deceiving or tricking drivers into slowing down.

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18. After Anita was sent to the school nurse, who picked her up to take her home?

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Anita's mother picked her up from the school nurse to take her home.

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19. When the American school closed, where were the children home-schooled? 

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The children were home-schooled at Oscar Mancini's house when the American school closed.

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20. What did the drugstore owner supposedly sell to people? 

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The drugstore owner supposedly sold a suicide pill to people.

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21. What did Sammy and Mundín work on together?

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Sammy and Mundín worked together on building a car.

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22. What were the ingredients for the picnic?

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23. Who helped Mr. Washburn after his car accident? 

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The correct answer is "the policeman who lied" because in the given options, it is stated that the policeman who lied helped Mr. Washburn after his car accident.

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24. Who told Anita, "But sometimes life without freedom is no life at all."

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Anita's mother is the one who told her, "But sometimes life without freedom is no life at all." This implies that Anita's mother believes that living without freedom is not worth living.

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25. What did Anita lose?

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Anita lost her voice/words suggests that Anita is unable to speak or express herself verbally. This could be due to a physical condition or a metaphorical loss of her ability to communicate effectively. Losing one's voice/words can be a frustrating and isolating experience, impacting one's ability to interact and express their thoughts and emotions.

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Who is "Mr. Smith?"
Who is the quinceañera party for?
Who was the new handsome Catholic president going to be in the United...
Who started to join Anita's family for meals?
Where did Lorena receive her education?
Who went back to Toni's house to tell the men, "Mr....
Why was Anita's mother "speaking in code" to Mrs....
Who was the unexpected guest at the party?
Who told Anita and Sammy that Trujillo was known for arresting people...
Who sent the bouquet of roses?
Who received the bouquet of roses?
Who was Chucha talking about  (not who was she talking to)...
What was the plan called that was going to help Lucinda? 
What country did Lucinda escape to? 
Who left with Lucinda?
Who scared Lorena into leaving? 
What are lying policemen?
After Anita was sent to the school nurse, who picked her up to take...
When the American school closed, where were the children...
What did the drugstore owner supposedly sell to people? 
What did Sammy and Mundín work on together?
What were the ingredients for the picnic?
Who helped Mr. Washburn after his car accident? 
Who told Anita, "But sometimes life without freedom is no life at...
What did Anita lose?
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