Before We Were Free: Quiz 3 - Pages 90-137

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    Where does El Jefe keep his girlfriends?

    • In his city house
    • In his country house
    • In the penthouse of the city hotel
    • In the apartment complex
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Explore key events and characters from pages 90-137 of 'Before We Were Free. ' Assess your understanding of plot developments, character dynamics, and historical context, enhancing literary analysis skills.

Before We Were Free: Quiz 3 - Pages 90-137 - Quiz

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  • 2. 

    Who gave Anita her first Kiss?

    • Sammy

    • Oscar

    • Joey

    • Charlie

    • Marco

    Correct Answer
    A. Oscar
    Explanation
    Anita received her first kiss from Oscar.

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  • 3. 

    Who was the head of the army who was supposed to announce the liberation on the radio?

    • Rafael Trujillo (El Jefe)

    • Pupo

    • Wimpy

    • Dove

    • Hawk

    • Eagle

    Correct Answer
    A. Pupo
    Explanation
    Pupo is the correct answer because he was the head of the army who was supposed to announce the liberation on the radio.

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  • 4. 

    Where was Rafael Trujillo found?

    • At his country house

    • In Toni's casita

    • Hanging from a tree

    • In the pond at Anita's compound

    • In a ditch along a dirt road

    • In the trunk of the Chevy

    Correct Answer
    A. In the trunk of the Chevy
    Explanation
    Rafael Trujillo was found in the trunk of the Chevy.

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  • 5. 

    Who was tied up and taken away by the SIM?

    • Anita and her mother

    • Anita's father and Toni

    • Chucha

    • Wimpy

    • Mr. Washburn

    Correct Answer
    A. Anita's father and Toni
    Explanation
    Anita's father and Toni were tied up and taken away by the SIM.

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  • 6. 

    Who hurried Anita along and helped her to pack up her belongings?

    • Anita's mother

    • Chucha

    • Mr. Mancini

    • Mr. Washburn

    • Mundín

    Correct Answer
    A. Chucha
    Explanation
    Chucha hurried Anita along and helped her to pack up her belongings.

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  • 7. 

    Where did Anita and her mother take up their residence after SIM raided their house?

    • Mr. Washburn's house

    • The US embassy

    • Wimpy's store

    • The Mancini's house

    • The Italian Embassy

    • The school building

    Correct Answer
    A. The Mancini's house
    Explanation
    Anita and her mother took up their residence at the Mancini's house after SIM raided their house.

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  • 8. 

    Where did Chucha flee to after the SIM raided Anita's house? 

    • Mr. Washburn's house

    • The US embassy

    • Mr. Mancini's house

    • The Italian embassy

    • Wimpy's store

    • The school building

    • Toni's casita

    Correct Answer
    A. Wimpy's store
    Explanation
    Chucha fled to Wimpy's store after the SIM raided Anita's house.

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  • 9. 

    Where did Anita and her mother sleep at their new residence? 

    • In a bed that they shared

    • In the walk-in closet

    • In the bathroom closets

    • Behind the trunks

    • In the attic

    Correct Answer
    A. In the walk-in closet
    Explanation
    Anita and her mother slept in the walk-in closet at their new residence.

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  • 10. 

    If the SIM raided Anita and her mother's new residence, they were supposed to go into "emergency procedure" and 

    • Hide under the bed

    • Hide in the walk-in closet

    • Hide in the crawl space behind the bathroom closets

    • Hide behind the trunk

    • Hide behind the trunks in the attic

    Correct Answer
    A. Hide in the crawl space behind the bathroom closets
    Explanation
    In the given scenario, if the SIM raided Anita and her mother's new residence, they were supposed to go into "emergency procedure" and hide in the crawl space behind the bathroom closets. This option is the most logical choice as it provides a concealed and secure location for them to hide. The crawl space behind the bathroom closets would be less likely to be searched by the raiding party, increasing their chances of remaining undetected.

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  • 11. 

    What happened to Mojo and Maja?

    • They ran away.

    • They tracked mud in the house and then were taken outside to the doghouse.

    • They were scolded for barking too loudly.

    • They were shot by the SIM.

    Correct Answer
    A. They were shot by the SIM.
  • 12. 

    What happened to Anita's compound after she and her mother fled?

    • All of the houses at the compound were burned to the ground.

    • The compound was turned into a public park.

    • The compound was used by the SIM as an interrogation center.

    • The compound was turned into an army barracks.

    Correct Answer
    A. The compound was used by the SIM as an interrogation center.
    Explanation
    After Anita and her mother fled, the compound they left behind was used by the SIM as an interrogation center.

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  • 13. 

    What book did Anita start reading? 

    • The Queen of Sheba

    • The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

    • The Diary of Anne Frank

    • The Arabian Nights

    • In the Time of the Butterflies

    Correct Answer
    A. The Arabian Nights
    Explanation
    Anita started reading "The Arabian Nights" book.

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  • 14. 

    What did Anita use as a bookmark? 

    • The ace of spades

    • The queen of hearts

    • A necklace

    • A butterfly pin

    • A note from Oscar

    Correct Answer
    A. The queen of hearts
    Explanation
    Anita used the queen of hearts as a bookmark.

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  • 15. 

    What was Mundín's disguise? 

    • He was dressed as a sailor.

    • He was dressed as a member of the SIM.

    • He was dressed as a fisherman.

    • He was dressed as a girl.

    • He was dressed as an airline attendant.

    Correct Answer
    A. He was dressed as a girl.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "He was dressed as a girl." This means that Mundín's disguise was that of a girl.

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  • 16. 

    What helped Anita to start talking more often?

    • Listening to the radio

    • Listening to her mother and the Mr. and Mrs. Mancini talking

    • Reading magazines and later reading books

    • Writing in her diary

    Correct Answer
    A. Writing in her diary
    Explanation
    Anita started talking more often because writing in her diary helped her to express herself and organize her thoughts. Writing allowed her to practice and gain confidence in her communication skills, which ultimately translated into speaking more frequently.

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  • 17. 

    What was the name of underground radio station that spread the news of the revolutionaries?  (These people wanted to overthrow El Jefe.) 

    • Radio Caribe

    • Radio Swan

    • Radio Dove

    • Radio Hawk

    • Radio Eagle

    • Radio Liberation

    • Radio Freedom

    • Radio Bemba

    Correct Answer
    A. Radio Swan
    Explanation
    Radio Swan was the name of the underground radio station that spread the news of the revolutionaries. This radio station was used by the revolutionaries to communicate and organize their activities in their attempt to overthrow El Jefe.

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  • 18. 

    Where did Mundín hide after the assassination of El Jefe?

    • Mr. Washburn's house

    • The US embassy

    • Wimpy's store

    • Mr. Mancini's house

    • The Italian embassy

    • The school building

    Correct Answer
    A. The Italian embassy
    Explanation
    Mundín hid in the Italian embassy after the assassination of El Jefe.

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  • 19. 

    Who did Anita get "mail" from?

    • Oscar

    • Lucinda

    • Mundín

    • Her father

    • Sammy

    • Toni

    Correct Answer
    A. Mundín
    Explanation
    Anita received "mail" from Mundín.

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  • 20. 

    What made Anita want to start reading?

    • Remembering how Chucha read to her when she was young

    • Remembering how her father read to her when she was young

    • Remembering Toni's stories

    • Watching Oscar read from the window

    Correct Answer
    A. Watching Oscar read from the window
    Explanation
    Anita was inspired to start reading after watching Oscar read from the window. This suggests that seeing someone else engage in reading sparked her interest and motivated her to begin reading herself.

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  • 21. 

    What vehicle did Mundín take to get to the United States? 

    • A cruise ship

    • A speed boat

    • A train

    • A cargo plane

    • A Pan Am passenger plane

    Correct Answer
    A. A cruise ship
    Explanation
    Mundín took a cruise ship to get to the United States.

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  • 22. 

    Who gave Tia Maria "a holy card of San Miguel lifting his huge wings above the slain dragon" to give to Anita?

    • Mr. Washburn

    • Mr. Mancini

    • Oscar

    • Anita's mother

    • Mundín

    • Chucha

    Correct Answer
    A. Chucha
    Explanation
    Chucha gave Tia Maria "a holy card of San Miguel lifting his huge wings above the slain dragon" to give to Anita.

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  • 23. 

    Who put Anita's diary in her hastily packed bag? 

    • Anita's mother

    • Anita's father

    • Mr. Mancini

    • Wimpy

    • Chucha

    Correct Answer
    A. Chucha
    Explanation
    Chucha put Anita's diary in her hastily packed bag.

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  • 24. 

    Who told Anita: "You can't be brave if you're not scared."

    • Anita's father

    • Anita's mother

    • Toni

    • Chucha

    • Oscar

    Correct Answer
    A. Oscar
    Explanation
    Oscar told Anita, "You can't be brave if you're not scared."

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  • 25. 

    At what point did Anita's mother and father join the movement to overthrow El Jefe? 

    • When they were in college

    • Shortly after Toni was arrested

    • Shortly after the Butterflies were killed

    • They never joined the movement

    Correct Answer
    A. Shortly after the Butterflies were killed
    Explanation
    Anita's mother and father joined the movement to overthrow El Jefe shortly after the Butterflies were killed. This suggests that the tragic event of the Butterflies' death had a significant impact on Anita's parents, motivating them to take action against El Jefe's regime. Their decision to join the movement indicates their commitment to seeking justice and fighting against the oppressive government.

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