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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1959.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the publication where Carolina has her article published?
(a) Favela Times.
(b) O Cruzeiro.
(c) Rio Daily News.
(d) El Publication.

2. Who does the Welfare Department come to investigate?
(a) The Portuguese.
(b) The Whites.
(c) The Blacks.
(d) The Spanish.

3. What time does Carolina wake up on August 7th?
(a) 1:00 A.M.
(b) 11:00 A.M.
(c) 4:00 A.M.
(d) 8:00 A.M.

4. How much money is Vera given by the man that passes by?
(a) 50 cruzeiros.
(b) 25 cruzeiros.
(c) 5 cruzeiros.
(d) 100 cruzeiros.

5. Who buys a doll for Vera?
(a) The cobbler.
(b) The reporter.
(c) The butcher.
(d) The senator.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Carolina say that she could never commit suicide?

2. Who tries to sell Carolina bananas and lettuce?

3. How much money does Dona Teresinha give Carolina so that she can take Vera to the circus?

4. What does the second place prize winner of the race receive?

5. Which type of beans are looked down upon as a lowly food in Brazil?

(see the answer key)

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