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

2. 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) Arnaldo's sister in law.
(d) Dona Elvira's granddaughter.

3. Who teases and picks fights with Carolina's children?
(a) Drunken men.
(b) Her neighbors.
(c) Police officers.
(d) Local children.

4. What is Vera's birthday?
(a) July 5th.
(b) July 15th.
(c) July 1st.
(d) July 18th.

5. Who tries to sell Carolina bananas and lettuce?
(a) Arnaldo.
(b) Raimundo.
(c) Dona Maria.
(d) Jose Carlos.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the favelados make bonfires every year?

2. Who slaps Vera on October 17th?

3. What types of things does Carolina buy with the money she makes?

4. Why do women in the favelas run naked into the street during an argument?

5. How does Carolina feel when she has meat to serve her family?

(see the answer key)

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