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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what time does Carolina and her children arrive at the party on June 22nd?
(a) Noon.
(b) 2:00 P.M.
(c) 8:00 A.M.
(d) 10:00 A.M.

2. What does the second place prize winner of the race receive?
(a) A bottle of wine and candy.
(b) A half kilo of rice.
(c) A radio.
(d) A quart of milk and sugar.

3. Which instrument does Senhor Alfredo play?
(a) The guitar.
(b) The victrola.
(c) The xylophone.
(d) The drums.

4. Who is Orlando?
(a) The water man.
(b) The sausage man.
(c) The church man.
(d) The bank man.

5. Who dies on June 24th?
(a) Paredao's mother.
(b) Paredao's father.
(c) Paredao's brother.
(d) Paredao's sister.

6. Who was with Carolina when she gave birth to Vera years ago?
(a) No one.
(b) Her neighbors.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her sister.

7. Why is Carolina angry the morning of August 9th?
(a) Because the milk spoiled.
(b) Because it is raining.
(c) Because she only has salt and beans.
(d) Because her children are misbehaving.

8. How old is Jose Carlos in 1958?
(a) 13.
(b) 12.
(c) 10.
(d) 11.

9. How long is the water line most mornings when Carolina goes to fetch water for the day?
(a) Short.
(b) Very long.
(c) Nonexistant.
(d) Long.

10. How does Carolina feel when she wakes up on October 4th?
(a) Sad.
(b) Upset.
(c) Sleepy.
(d) Happy.

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

12. Which person is afraid they might go crazy?
(a) Vera.
(b) Carolina.
(c) Jose Carlos.
(d) Senhor Zuza.

13. Who does Carolina fear will not respect her if she drinks alcohol?
(a) Her neighbors.
(b) Her sons.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her daughter.

14. How does Pedro Cardoso die?
(a) In a fire.
(b) Illness.
(c) In a flood.
(d) In an accident.

15. What does the Sao Paulo Health Department come to pick up on June 25th?
(a) Bugs.
(b) Excrement.
(c) Snails.
(d) Fetid water.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who sponsors the race on June 28th?

3. Which type of vegetable does Carolina find on June 25th at the canning factory?

4. How often does Carolina sweep her room?

5. Which type of fruit does Carolina buy on September 1st?

(see the answer keys)

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