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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Carolina react when she learns that in the United States schools are segregated?
(a) Bored.
(b) Surprised.
(c) Saddened.
(d) Confused.

2. According to Carolina, what is man's best invention?
(a) Computers.
(b) Cars.
(c) Sewing Machines.
(d) Books.

3. What is the name of the circus put up on Araguaia Street?
(a) The Rojo Circus Theater.
(b) The Middle Circus Theater.
(c) The Nilo Circus Theater.
(d) The Bueno Circus Theater.

4. Why do the other women hate Carolina?
(a) They think she holds herself too high, and she can attract men.
(b) They think she is too rich.
(c) They think she cheats the locals.
(d) They think she is too greedy and cares for no one but herself.

5. Who dies on June 24th?
(a) Paredao's brother.
(b) Paredao's mother.
(c) Paredao's father.
(d) Paredao's sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the financial situation of Vera's father?

2. Who is Vera?

3. Who is the gypsy?

4. How does Carolina feel when she sees her children eating from the garbage?

5. On which day does Carolina get up early in the morning to vote?

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