Before We Were Free: Quiz 2 (Pages 42-89)
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Who was the new handsome Catholic president going to be in the United States?
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Monroe
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Roosevelt
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Eisenhower
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Kennedy
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Nixon
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Carter
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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.
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Why was Anita's mother "speaking in code" to Mrs. Washburn at the canasta gathering?
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Anita's father recently found some hidden microphones in the house, but they suspected that they had not found all of them. They assumed that the SIM was listening in on their conversation.
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Lorena, the new maid, might have been listening in on their conversation.
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Ursulina, the cook, might have been listening in on their conversation.
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Chucha might have been listening in on their conversation.
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She didn't want the children to understand what they were talking about.
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A. Lorena, the new maid, might have been listening in on their conversation.Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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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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Mundín
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Lucinda
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Oscar
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Mr. Washburn
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Anita's father
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Anita's mother
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Chucha
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A. OscarExplanation
Oscar told Anita and Sammy that Trujillo was known for arresting people and then torturing them before feeding the bodies to the sharks.Rate this question:
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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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Toni
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Mr. Washburn
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Mundín
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Anita's father
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El Jefe
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A. ToniExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Who told Anita, "But sometimes life without freedom is no life at all."
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Mundín
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Lucinda
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Oscar
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Anita's mother
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Chucha
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A. Anita's motherExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Who is "Mr. Smith?"
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Rafael Trujillo (El Jefe)
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Wimpy
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Anita's father
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Mr. Washburn
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Mundín
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Oscar
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A. Rafael Trujillo (El Jefe)Explanation
Mr. Smith is Rafael Trujillo (El Jefe) as mentioned in the options.Rate this question:
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Who is the quinceañera party for?
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Anita
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Lucinda
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Susie
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Mundín
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Sammy
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Rafael Trujillo (El Jefe)
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A. SusieExplanation
The quinceañera party is for Susie.Rate this question:
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Who started to join Anita's family for meals?
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Oscar
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Chucha
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The Washburns
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Lorena
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Toni
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A. ToniExplanation
Toni started to join Anita's family for meals.Rate this question:
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Where did Lorena receive her education?
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The International House of Housekeepers
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The International Department of Home Economics
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Domestic Academy
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Maids Internationál
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A. Domestic AcademyExplanation
Lorena received her education at the Domestic Academy.Rate this question:
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Who went back to Toni's house to tell the men, "Mr. Smith's friends are here."
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Anita's mother
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Mundín
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Chucha
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Lucinda
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Anita
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Oscar
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Sammy
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A. AnitaExplanation
Anita went back to Toni's house to tell the men, "Mr. Smith's friends are here."Rate this question:
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Who was the unexpected guest at the party?
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Rafael Trujillo (El Jefe)
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Oscar
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Toni
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Wimpy
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Mr. Mancini
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A. Rafael Trujillo (El Jefe)Explanation
The unexpected guest at the party was Rafael Trujillo (El Jefe).Rate this question:
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Who sent the bouquet of roses?
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Rafael Trujillo (El Jefe)
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Toni
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Toni's best friend
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Mr. Washburn
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Anita's father
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A. Rafael Trujillo (El Jefe)Explanation
The correct answer is Rafael Trujillo (El Jefe).Rate this question:
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Who received the bouquet of roses?
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Anita's mother
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Lucinda
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Anita
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Susie
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Mrs. Washburn
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A. LucindaExplanation
Lucinda received the bouquet of roses.Rate this question:
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What was the plan called that was going to help Lucinda?
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Operation Petty Coat
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Tea for Two
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Education Ecuador
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Clean Sweep
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Operation Maid
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Divorce the King
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What country did Lucinda escape to?
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Colombia
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Venezuela
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Mexico
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The United States
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Canada
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The United Kingdom
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A. The United StatesExplanation
Lucinda escaped to The United States.Rate this question:
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Who left with Lucinda?
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Anita
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Toni
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Susie
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Susie and Sam
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Susie, Sam, and Mrs. Washburn
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A. SusieExplanation
Susie left with Lucinda.Rate this question:
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Who scared Lorena into leaving?
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Susie and Lucinda
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Anita and Sammy
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Sammy and Oscar
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Mr. Washburn
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Toni and Anita's father
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Anita and Chucha
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A. Anita and ChuchaExplanation
Anita and Chucha scared Lorena into leaving.Rate this question:
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What are lying policemen?
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Speed bumps
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The SIM
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Policemen
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The international observers
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The policemen who were shot during the uprising
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A. Speed bumpsExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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After Anita was sent to the school nurse, who picked her up to take her home?
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Mrs. Washburn
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Toni
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Mr. Washburn
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Anita's father
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Anita's mother
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A. Anita's motherExplanation
Anita's mother picked her up from the school nurse to take her home.Rate this question:
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When the American school closed, where were the children home-schooled?
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Anita's house
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Mr. Washburn's house
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Oscar Mancini's house
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At the Italian Embassy
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A. Oscar Mancini's houseExplanation
The children were home-schooled at Oscar Mancini's house when the American school closed.Rate this question:
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What did the drugstore owner supposedly sell to people?
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Vitamin C
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Echinacea
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Green Tea
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A suicide pill
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Weapons for the revolution
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A. A suicide pillExplanation
The drugstore owner supposedly sold a suicide pill to people.Rate this question:
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What did Sammy and Mundín work on together?
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The plot to assassinate El Jefe
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A car
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A plot to trick Anita
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The escape route
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The scoped rifle
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A. A carExplanation
Sammy and Mundín worked together on building a car.Rate this question:
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What were the ingredients for the picnic?
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Ham and cheese sandwiches
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Stew and bread
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Red ants
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Weapons
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An escape route
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Jeeps
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A. Weapons -
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Who helped Mr. Washburn after his car accident?
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Mundín
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Anita
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Sammy
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The policeman who lied
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Nobody
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A. The policeman who liedExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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What did Anita lose?
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Anita lost her diary
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Anita lost her homework
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Anita lost her voice/words
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Anita lost her necklace with the crucifix
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A. Anita lost her voice/wordsExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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