Chapter 4 Quiz: "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez

Why does Anita write in pencil in her diary?

• A) She likes how it looks

• B) So she can easily change her entries later

• C) So she can erase everything with Carla's eraser if needed

• D) Because ink is too expensive

What does Anita wish she had to write in her diary?

• A) Colorful markers

• B) Permanent ink

• C) Invisible ink

• D) A special calligraphy pen

How does the novel shift in style in chapter 4?

• A) It becomes more like a historical account

• B) It turns into a collection of poems

• C) It reads more like Anita's diary

• D) It becomes a series of letters

What does Mrs. Brown believe about writing?

• A) That it wastes time

• B) That it makes someone more interesting and thoughtful

• C) That it's a tool for rebellion

• D) That it's only for adults

Why is the start of school postponed?

• A) Due to political unrest

• B) Because of the inauguration of John F. Kennedy

• C) Due to a national holiday

• D) Because the school building was damaged

What difference does Anita notice about elections in the Dominican Republic versus the U.S.?

• A) In the U.S., the same person is always elected

• B) In the Dominican Republic, many people run in elections

• C) In the U.S., a president can only win the election twice

• D) In the Dominican Republic, elections are held every month

How long has Trujillo been the 'jefe' of the Dominican Republic?

• A) 15 years

• B) 21 years

• C) 31 years

• D) 41 years

What coded message does Mami send at the canasta get together?

• A) She asks someone to close the window

• B) She sings a specific song

• C) She asks Mrs. Washburn to put a lid on the sugar bowl

• D) She asks about the time repeatedly

What realization does Anita come to during the canasta get together?

• A) That she wants to learn how to play canasta

• B) That the women are being overheard

• C) That Mami dislikes Mrs. Washburn

• D) That the game is rigged

How does Anita feel about erasing her diary entries every night?

• • A) She finds it therapeutic

• • B) It makes her sad

• • C) She is indifferent about it

• • D) She enjoys the routine