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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1955.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who makes the teeter-totter for Carolina's children?
(a) Senhor Ireno Venancio da Silva.
(b) Dona Maria.
(c) Carlos Lacerda.
(d) Senhor Adhemar de Barros.

2. What does Senhor Joao ask Carolina?
(a) He asks her to sew him a shirt.
(b) He asks her to write a poem for him.
(c) He asks her to marry him.
(d) He asks her where to find potato leaves.

3. What type of building does Carolina and her family live in?
(a) A shack.
(b) A house.
(c) A condo.
(d) A mansion.

4. What does Carolina do when she is happy?
(a) She writes poetry.
(b) She dances.
(c) She sings.
(d) She plays the guitar.

5. What is the name of the place where Carolina lives?
(a) The ghetto.
(b) The hills.
(c) The reserve.
(d) The favela.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Carolina's profession?

2. Which person said they would never drink alcohol?

3. Who teases and picks fights with Carolina's children?

4. What is a flophouse?

5. Why is Carolina unable to buy a gift for Vera?

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