Before We Were Free: Quiz 1 (Pages 1-41) 2017

Anita's new friend's name is Sammy.

The correct answer is the SIM. The question is asking for the name of the secret police, and out of the given options, the SIM is the most likely choice. The CIA and FBI are intelligence agencies in the United States, while "XXX" does not provide any relevant information. The SIM, on the other hand, is a commonly known secret police organization, particularly in some Latin American countries.

The correct answer suggests that everyone in Anita's house spoke in soft whispers because they suspected that there might have been hidden microphones in the house. This implies that they were being cautious and trying to avoid being overheard or recorded by potential eavesdroppers.

The secret police used black Volkswagens as their vehicles.

The nickname of the ladies who were in the car accident was "the Butterflies".

The correct answer is "Search the house". When the secret police show up at Anita's house, they conduct a search of the premises. This implies that they are looking for something or gathering evidence related to a specific investigation. It is a common practice for law enforcement agencies to search a location when conducting an investigation or executing a search warrant.

Lucinda tells Anita that El Jefe is a dictator and is suspicious of Tio Toni. This suggests that Lucinda believes El Jefe to be a ruler with absolute power and authority, possibly with oppressive or authoritarian tendencies. Additionally, Lucinda suspects Tio Toni, indicating that there may be some distrust or concern surrounding his actions or intentions.

Anita's sister's name is Lucinda because it is the only name provided as an option.

The correct answer is "They were going to play, 'Secret Santas'." This is because the question asks about a new game that the teacher introduced to the students, and the answer option "Secret Santas" is the only one that fits this description. The other answer options mention different games that were not introduced by the teacher.

Anita's cousins were going to New York City.

The game got canceled because some parents complained.

An embargo refers to the act of countries intentionally refusing to engage in trade or business activities with another country for political reasons. This can be seen as a form of economic or diplomatic pressure, aiming to isolate or punish the targeted country. Embargoes are often imposed as a response to actions or policies that are deemed unacceptable by the imposing countries, such as human rights violations or aggressive military actions. By cutting off trade and business ties, an embargo seeks to exert influence and bring about change in the targeted country's behavior or policies.

Anita's teacher's name is Mrs. Brown because it is the only name provided as an option.

Anita and her new friend kept the secret of seeing someone moving around Toni's casita. This implies that they witnessed suspicious activity or someone trespassing in Toni's casita and decided to keep it to themselves.

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Anita saw a light in Toni's casita when she woke up from her dream.

Anita left school early with Carla.

The correct answer is Chucha. This suggests that the nanny/housekeeper's name was Chucha.

Carla's "one special thing" that she decided to take with her was her jewelry box. This implies that she values her jewelry and considers it important enough to bring along on her journey.

The correct answer is Oscar because the question asks about someone in Anita's class who has a background that is half Dominican and half Italian. Since the options given are all names, we can assume that Oscar is the person in Anita's class with this background.

The correct answer is the teacher because in the question it is mentioned that the teacher fully explained what an embargo is to the class. This implies that the teacher provided a comprehensive explanation about the concept to the students.

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Anita and her sister made up the story that they had the chicken pox in case the students asked why they missed two weeks of school.

Anita chose a diary as her present for Christmas.

The correct answer is Wimpy because Wimpy is a well-known character from the Popeye comic strip and cartoons. He is known for his love of hamburgers and his catchphrase "I'll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today." The question mentions that the former US marine owned a fancy grocery store, and Wimpy's love of food aligns with this description. Additionally, the other options (Popeye, Brutus, and Road Runner) are not associated with owning a grocery store.

The correct answer is Thanksgiving because skits are often performed during Thanksgiving celebrations. This holiday is typically associated with gathering and feasting, and skits can be a fun and entertaining way to celebrate and express gratitude. Additionally, Thanksgiving falls in November, which is a time when many schools and organizations start preparing for holiday performances and events.

The secret police left because the new neighbors moved in next door.