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?

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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?

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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