Quiz on the Text

Examine the use of symbolism in the text. What do the 'goalposts' represent in Andres' thoughts, and how does this symbolism relate to his situation?

What happens to Andres after he is captured and taken to the interrogation center?

• He is immediately tortured with electric shocks
• He is interrogated and pressured to confess and provide information
• He is allowed to leave after a brief questioning
• He is executed without trial

How does Isa respond when she learns that Andres has been captured?

• She is devastated and rushes to the seminary to try to find him
• She remains calm and trusts that the authorities will release Andres
• She is angry at Andres for putting himself in danger
• She gives up hope that Andres is still alive

What information about Don Chailey's photographs does Isa reveal to Beto?

• They have no copies of the photographs
• They only have one set of the photographs
• They have the other set of the photographs in addition to the one Diego has
• The photographs were destroyed in the fire

What is the significance of the House of Laughter, where Andres is taken for interrogation?

• It is a secret headquarters of the CNI where prisoners are tortured
• It is a safe haven where prisoners are taken for food and shelter
• It is a place where the authorities hold public trials of dissidents
• It is a front for the resistance movement to coordinate their activities

Analyze the psychological impact of torture on Andres. How does it affect his thoughts and emotions throughout the interrogation process?

How does Andres initially respond when the interrogators accuse him of carrying a message from Father Mariano?

• He admits to carrying a message and cooperates with the interrogators
• He denies carrying any message and tries to convince them he was just escaping the curfew
• He refuses to answer any questions about the seminary or Father Mariano
• He begs the interrogators for mercy and promises to tell them everything

Which details suggest the city of Santiago is under a state of emergency or martial law?

• Helicopters and armored vehicles patrolling the streets
• Soldiers breaking down doors and arresting civilians
• Curfews and restrictions on movement
• All of the above

Whos’s job was it to make breakfast

• Beto
• Issa
• Andres
• The Mom

What does Beto suggest they need before taking action?

• More information
• Breakfast
• A plan
• Help from the Resistance