"Before We Were Free" Quiz
A young girl in the Dominican Republic grapples with political turmoil and her family's struggle for freedom under the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo.
historical fiction | 192 pages | Published in 2007
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Essay questions
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- How does Anita's perspective on her family and her country change throughout the novel?
- Discuss the significance of the title 'Before We Were Free' and its connection to the themes of the novel.
- How does the political unrest in the Dominican Republic impact the characters' lives and choices?
- Analyze the character development of Anita from the beginning to the end of the story.
- What role does the theme of freedom play in the novel, and how is it explored through the characters' experiences?
- Examine the relationships between Anita and her family members, and how they are affected by the political situation in the Dominican Republic.
- Discuss the significance of the historical backdrop of the Trujillo dictatorship and its influence on the characters' lives.
