Before We Were Free
What is ANITA?
Narrator, Main Character, Protagonist
What is the name of the reservation?
Spokane.
How long was Trujillo in power?
1930-1961. (31 years)
What is CLANDESTINE?
An illegal activity
Who was a MASCOT?
Mr. Lehren
What is the name of the American Consul? What did he do?
Mr.Washburn, he helped get the family to America
What gift did Arnold receive?
A dog!
What is DICTATOR?
A ruler with total power of a country. (Ex. Trujillo)
What is EMBARGO?
An official ban.
Who is from JAMAICA?
Mr. Wilson
Why did Anita’s extended family leave to America?
The secret police are after them/ Toni’s plot on Trujillo
What medical condition does Arnold have?
Epilepsy.
What was Trujillo's nickname?
El Jefe.
How many sentences are in a PARAGRAPH?
3-5!
Who grew up in the BRONX?
Mr. Best
What is the name given to Trujillo in Before We Were Free?
El Jefe!
Who did Arnold (Junior) fall in love with?
An Indian girl named Dawn.
What was Columbus looking for when he landed in the DR? (Hint: the video and Mr. Best said this)
Spices!
What are the different forms of THERE?
Their, They're, There.
Who has a CAT?
Ms. Reed
How do the white students describe the skin tone of the Dominicans?
A permanent suntan.
What is Reardan?
A mostly white town Arnold moves to.
What religion did Columbus bring to the DR?
Christian.
What is the plural of HERO?
Heroes.
Where did Mr. Best go to high school?
BOARDING SCHOOL!