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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through May through June 7, 1958.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Carolina think burned her sacks of paper at the end of the 1955 entry?
(a) Jose Carlos and his friends.
(b) Raimundo's son.
(c) Dona Elvira's granddaughter.
(d) Arnaldo's sister in law.

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

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

4. Who does Carolina most commonly sell scrap to?
(a) Senhor Ireno.
(b) Dona Francisca.
(c) Senhor Raimundo.
(d) Senhor Manuel.

5. Who has a sister that dies from drinking poison?
(a) Jane.
(b) Luisa,
(c) Meryi.
(d) Francisca.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Carolina compare the favela to?

3. According to Carolina, what happens to the nice families that move into the favela?

4. What does Carolina want to get Vera for her birthday?

5. What date does Carolina celebrate as the Day of Abolition?

(see the answer key)

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