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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which type of vegetable does Carolina find on June 25th at the canning factory?
(a) Beats.
(b) Peas.
(c) Carrots.
(d) Tomatoes.

3. What is Carolina's identification card number?
(a) 800.700
(b) 871.987
(c) 888.254
(d) 845.936

4. Who is Joao?
(a) Carolina's father.
(b) Carolina's brother.
(c) Carolina's uncle.
(d) Carolina's eldest son.

5. How many men carry Leila home when she is found drunk on June 27th?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Six.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Carolina sell scrap in 1953?

2. What are the names of the two brothers who fight constantly?

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

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

5. Which person said they would never drink alcohol?

(see the answer key)

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