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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. What does the favela smell like?
(a) Paper and coal.
(b) Fetid water and soil.
(c) Roses and berries.
(d) Excrement and rotting earth.

2. Who is Jose Carlos?
(a) Carolina's friend.
(b) Carolina's middle child.
(c) Carolina's eldest uncle.
(d) Carolina's brother.

3. How much does Carolina sell boards for on May 26th?
(a) 30 cruzeiros.
(b) 50 cruzeiros.
(c) 15 cruzeiros.
(d) 40 cruzeiros.

4. Why is Carolina unable to do dishes on May 23rd?
(a) She has no soap.
(b) She has no water.
(c) She does not have the time.
(d) She broke them all.

5. Who gives Carolina some of the canned food to try on May 16th?
(a) Senhor Ireno.
(b) Vera.
(c) Silvia.
(d) Dona Alice.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Carolina feel when she is able to cook multiple dishes for a meal?

2. What does Carolina compare food to?

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

4. Why do the other women hate Carolina?

5. What is the name of the girl who thinks a spirit possessed her mother?

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