From 1930 to 1961, Dominican Republic was ruled by a brutal dictator, Rafael Trujillo. Under his rule, masses of people were killed for even minor crimes.
The witnesses in the trial contradicted each others stories. One witness said the man was guilty and the other witness said the man was not guilty. This contradiction was confusing to the jury. Contradictory stories are common in trials.
interrogate verb
If someone, especially a police officer, interrogates someone, they question them thoroughly for a long time in order to get some information from them.
interrogate example
The policeman interrogates this man by asking him questions.
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When the policeman interrogates this suspect about the stolen car, what questions might the policeman ask?
Rafael Trujillo ordered his men to interrogate citizens to learn about potential enemies. When interrogating citizens, Trujillo’s men asked many questions An interrogation often lasted for hours.
summon verb
If you summon someone, you order them to come to you.
summon example
Trujillo’s men summoned people to be interrogated.
unravel verb
If you unravel a mystery, it gradually becomes clearer until you can work out the answer to it.
unravel example
If you read a mystery, the mystery would unravel as you were given more and more hints.
Your confusion in math class will unravel as you learn more and more.
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Where does Alvarez live?
What kind of school does she attend?
What does she have trouble learning?
Who rules the Dominican Republic?
How is Alvarez’s experience different from that of her friends?
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What effect does Mr. Alvarez’s political involvement have on Julia’s life?
Begin by saying:
Mr. Alvarez’s political involvement effected Julia’s life in a number of ways. _______________________________
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2. How does the author change in fifth grade?
What does she expect will happen in thesummer?
Why have Americans been advised to return home?
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B. What does freedom mean to Alvarez at this point in her life?
Begin by saying:
At this point in Alvarez’s life, freedom means ________________________.
