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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1959.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who gives Vera a hug on August 20th?
(a) The teacher.
(b) The tax collector.
(c) The butcher.
(d) The junk man.

2. Why does Carolina not trust the gypsy?
(a) Because he mishandles her son.
(b) Because she has a gun.
(c) Because she is too beautiful.
(d) Because he looks at girls inappropriately.

3. Who does the Welfare Department come to investigate?
(a) The Portuguese.
(b) The Whites.
(c) The Spanish.
(d) The Blacks.

4. Which event during October, 1958,causes a lot of paper to be in the streets?
(a) The communion.
(b) The election.
(c) The big sale.
(d) The give away.

5. Why do the favelados make bonfires every year?
(a) To keep themselves warm.
(b) To chase away rats and other vermin.
(c) To celebrate the days of their saints.
(d) To burn trash.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Carolina unable to do dishes on May 23rd?

2. Which person said they would never drink alcohol?

3. Who is the gypsy?

4. Which person is afraid they might go crazy?

5. When Carolina comes back from the store, who does she see holding a knife?

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