Trujillo's Regime and Its Impact

The transcript narrates the life of Jose Ricardo Roque Martínez, a criminal lawyer dedicated to social welfare, and his conflict with the dictator Trujillo. Due to his advocacy for migrants, Trujillo viewed him as a threat, leading to his disappearance and the suffering of his family. His family endured severe hardships, including violence and intimidation, while he remained in hiding. Eventually, they helped him escape the country, where he spent 15 years in exile. The narrative highlights the broader impact of Trujillo's dictatorship, which caused widespread suffering, loss of freedom, and the disintegration of families. It emphasizes the importance of defending democracy and freedom of expression.

What was the profession of Jose Ricardo Roque Martínez?

• Doctor

• Engineer

• Criminal Lawyer

• Teacher

Why did Trujillo start to view Jose Ricardo Roque Martínez with suspicion?

• He was a foreigner

• He helped migrants

• He was wealthy

• He was a politician

What happened to the narrator's grandmother as a result of Trujillo's regime?

• She was imprisoned

• She was exiled

• She was promoted

• She was forced to clean the blood of tortured prisoners

What injury did the narrator's grandmother sustain?

• Tumor in the chest

• Blindness

• Head injury

• Broken leg

How long was Jose Ricardo Roque Martínez in hiding before he left the country?

• 20 years

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 15 years

At what age did the narrator see their father again?

• 15 years old

• 25 years old

• 18 years old

• 20 years old

What was a common consequence for families during Trujillo's dictatorship?

• Financial prosperity

• Reunification

• Loss of loved ones

• Political freedom

What was lost during Trujillo's dictatorship according to the narrator?

• Economic stability

• Technological advancement

• Total freedom

• Cultural heritage

What does the narrator emphasize as important to defend?

• Technological innovation

• Economic growth

• Democracy

• Military power