Before We Were Free

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by Julia Alvarez (Goodreads Author)

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Answered Questions (2)

How is Anita's adolescence being affected by what is going on around her? in she changing as a person?.....................(ANSWER MUST BE FROM CHAPTER 5)

Meghan We're not going to do your homework for you! :)…moreWe're not going to do your homework for you! :)(less)

How is the political climate affecting Anita? Lucinda? Mundin?

Nora It says in the book that Mundin was biting his nails more, and it also says that Mudin bites his nails when he is nervous.

Unanswered Questions (7)

What are the 4 major events in all the chapters leading to Anita's current situation?

what does papi mean when he says "democracy is only the beginning. educations is the key."?

At the bottom of p. 58, Anita says that she hasn't heard a voice telling her what she can do for her country. What do you think she can do?

What does Papi mean when he says, "Democracy is only the beginning. Education is the key"?

What are some good hooks?

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