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

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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.

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

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  • 2. 

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

    • 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.

    • Lorena, the new maid, might have been listening in on their conversation.

    • Ursulina, the cook, might have been listening in on their conversation.

    • Chucha might have been listening in on their conversation.

    • She didn't want the children to understand what they were talking about.

    Correct Answer
    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.

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  • 3. 

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

    • Mundín

    • Lucinda

    • Oscar

    • Mr. Washburn

    • Anita's father

    • Anita's mother

    • Chucha

    Correct Answer
    A. Oscar
    Explanation
    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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  • 4. 

    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"?

    • Toni

    • Mr. Washburn

    • Mundín

    • Anita's father

    • El Jefe

    Correct Answer
    A. Toni
    Explanation
    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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  • 5. 

    Who is "Mr. Smith?"

    • Rafael Trujillo (El Jefe)

    • Wimpy

    • Anita's father

    • Mr. Washburn

    • Mundín

    • Oscar

    Correct Answer
    A. Rafael Trujillo (El Jefe)
    Explanation
    Mr. Smith is Rafael Trujillo (El Jefe) as mentioned in the options.

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  • 6. 

    Who is the quinceañera party for?

    • Anita

    • Lucinda

    • Susie

    • Mundín

    • Sammy

    • Rafael Trujillo (El Jefe)

    Correct Answer
    A. Susie
    Explanation
    The quinceañera party is for Susie.

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  • 7. 

    Who started to join Anita's family for meals?

    • Oscar

    • Chucha

    • The Washburns

    • Lorena

    • Toni

    Correct Answer
    A. Toni
    Explanation
    Toni started to join Anita's family for meals.

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  • 8. 

    Where did Lorena receive her education?

    • The International House of Housekeepers

    • The International Department of Home Economics

    • Domestic Academy

    • Maids Internationál

    Correct Answer
    A. Domestic Academy
    Explanation
    Lorena received her education at the Domestic Academy.

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  • 9. 

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

    • Anita's mother

    • Mundín

    • Chucha

    • Lucinda

    • Anita

    • Oscar

    • Sammy

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

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  • 10. 

    Who was the unexpected guest at the party?

    • Rafael Trujillo (El Jefe)

    • Oscar

    • Toni

    • Wimpy

    • Mr. Mancini

    Correct Answer
    A. Rafael Trujillo (El Jefe)
    Explanation
    The unexpected guest at the party was Rafael Trujillo (El Jefe).

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  • 11. 

    Who sent the bouquet of roses?

    • Rafael Trujillo (El Jefe)

    • Toni

    • Toni's best friend

    • Mr. Washburn

    • Anita's father

    Correct Answer
    A. Rafael Trujillo (El Jefe)
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Rafael Trujillo (El Jefe).

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  • 12. 

    Who received the bouquet of roses?

    • Anita's mother

    • Lucinda

    • Anita

    • Susie

    • Mrs. Washburn

    Correct Answer
    A. Lucinda
    Explanation
    Lucinda received the bouquet of roses.

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  • 13. 

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

    • Operation Petty Coat

    • Tea for Two

    • Education Ecuador

    • Clean Sweep

    • Operation Maid

    • Divorce the King

    Correct Answer
    A. Operation Maid
  • 14. 

    What country did Lucinda escape to?

    • Colombia

    • Venezuela

    • Mexico

    • The United States

    • Canada

    • The United Kingdom

    Correct Answer
    A. The United States
    Explanation
    Lucinda escaped to The United States.

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  • 15. 

    Who left with Lucinda?

    • Anita

    • Toni

    • Susie

    • Susie and Sam

    • Susie, Sam, and Mrs. Washburn

    Correct Answer
    A. Susie
    Explanation
    Susie left with Lucinda.

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  • 16. 

    Who scared Lorena into leaving?

    • Susie and Lucinda

    • Anita and Sammy

    • Sammy and Oscar

    • Mr. Washburn

    • Toni and Anita's father

    • Anita and Chucha

    Correct Answer
    A. Anita and Chucha
    Explanation
    Anita and Chucha scared Lorena into leaving.

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  • 17. 

    What are lying policemen?

    • Speed bumps

    • The SIM

    • Policemen

    • The international observers

    • The policemen who were shot during the uprising

    Correct Answer
    A. Speed bumps
    Explanation
    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?

    • Mrs. Washburn

    • Toni

    • Mr. Washburn

    • Anita's father

    • Anita's mother

    Correct Answer
    A. Anita's mother
    Explanation
    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? 

    • Anita's house

    • Mr. Washburn's house

    • Oscar Mancini's house

    • At the Italian Embassy

    Correct Answer
    A. Oscar Mancini's house
    Explanation
    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?

    • Vitamin C

    • Echinacea

    • Green Tea

    • A suicide pill

    • Weapons for the revolution

    Correct Answer
    A. A suicide pill
    Explanation
    The drugstore owner supposedly sold a suicide pill to people.

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  • 21. 

    What did Sammy and Mundín work on together?

    • The plot to assassinate El Jefe

    • A car

    • A plot to trick Anita

    • The escape route

    • The scoped rifle

    Correct Answer
    A. A car
    Explanation
    Sammy and Mundín worked together on building a car.

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  • 22. 

    What were the ingredients for the picnic?

    • Ham and cheese sandwiches

    • Stew and bread

    • Red ants

    • Weapons

    • An escape route

    • Jeeps

    Correct Answer
    A. Weapons
  • 23. 

    Who helped Mr. Washburn after his car accident? 

    • Mundín

    • Anita

    • Sammy

    • The policeman who lied

    • Nobody

    Correct Answer
    A. The policeman who lied
    Explanation
    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."

    • Mundín

    • Lucinda

    • Oscar

    • Anita's mother

    • Chucha

    Correct Answer
    A. Anita's mother
    Explanation
    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?

    • Anita lost her diary

    • Anita lost her homework

    • Anita lost her voice/words

    • Anita lost her necklace with the crucifix

    Correct Answer
    A. Anita lost her voice/words
    Explanation
    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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