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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what time is Carolina asked to report to the police station in 1958?
(a) 9:00 A.M.
(b) 8:00 P.M.
(c) 12:00 P.M.
(d) 10:00 P.M.

2. On May 19th what does Carolina wake up hearing?
(a) Chickens.
(b) Children.
(c) Birds.
(d) Cats.

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

4. Who does Carolina think burned her sacks of paper at the end of the 1955 entry?
(a) Arnaldo's sister in law.
(b) Dona Elvira's granddaughter.
(c) Jose Carlos and his friends.
(d) Raimundo's son.

5. How much does Carolina sell boards for on May 26th?
(a) 15 cruzeiros.
(b) 30 cruzeiros.
(c) 40 cruzeiros.
(d) 50 cruzeiros.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which canned item do men throw from trucks on May 16th?

2. Why is Carolina not married?

3. What does Carolina drink at Senhor Lino's house?

4. What does Carolina do when she is happy?

5. What date does Carolina celebrate as the Day of Abolition?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are Carolina's sacks of paper burned at the end of her 1955 entry?

2. What are the politicians of Brazil like around the year 1955?

3. According to the first entry, describe Carolina.

4. What are some of the things political candidates promise the favelados?

5. According to the first entry, describe Vera.

6. Why does Carolina ignore the second summons to take Jose Carlos to court?

7. Why does Carolina say that the women are worse than the men in the favelas?

8. Why are Carolina's children often unhappy with their food?

9. How does Vera flatter women to get money?

10. Why does Carolina like to sing?

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