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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) Excrement and rotting earth.
(b) Roses and berries.
(c) Fetid water and soil.
(d) Paper and coal.

2. How old is Joao in 1955?
(a) 15.
(b) 13.
(c) 10.
(d) 8.

3. Why is Carolina unable to buy a gift for Vera?
(a) Because she was robbed.
(b) Because she bought a coat for herself already.
(c) Because she is greedy.
(d) Because food is expensive.

4. Why is Carolina not married?
(a) Because she is a lesbian.
(b) Because her husband died.
(c) Because no man wants her.
(d) Because she does not want a man.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the boy Carolina sees eating meat from the garbage in 1953?

2. Who has a sister that dies from drinking poison?

3. On May 19th what does Carolina wake up hearing?

4. Who does Carolina think burned her sacks of paper at the end of the 1955 entry?

5. Who sings to Carolina on the morning of May 20th?

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