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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through August through December, 1958.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year does Pedro Cardoso die?
(a) 1944.
(b) 1959.
(c) 1954.
(d) 1949.

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

3. How much money does Dona Teresinha give Carolina so that she can take Vera to the circus?
(a) 15 cruzeiros.
(b) 50 cruzeiros.
(c) 20 cruzeiros.
(d) 10 cruzeiros.

4. Why do the favelados make bonfires every year?
(a) To celebrate the days of their saints.
(b) To burn trash.
(c) To chase away rats and other vermin.
(d) To keep themselves warm.

5. How old are the boys that break into the power station on May 26th?
(a) Four and six.
(b) Fifteen and sixteen.
(c) Eight and two.
(d) Ten and twelve.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which animal does Carolina think is a slave to man?

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

3. Where does Carolina go looking for paper on June 9th?

4. Who does Carolina most commonly sell scrap to?

5. Which child gets a beating on August 1st?

(see the answer key)

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