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

2. What is the name of the teenager who beats his father?
(a) Jose.
(b) Jesus.
(c) Juliao.
(d) Jacob.

3. Why is Carolina not married?
(a) Because her husband died.
(b) Because no man wants her.
(c) Because she does not want a man.
(d) Because she is a lesbian.

4. Which police station number does Carlona go to in 1958?
(a) Station 20.
(b) Station 5.
(c) Station 7.
(d) Station 12.

5. What does Carolina compare food to?
(a) Water.
(b) Fuel.
(c) Cities.
(d) Plants.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Carolina compare the favela to?

3. What is the name of the circus put up on Araguaia Street?

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

5. Which person said they would never drink alcohol?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Carolina think of alcohol?

2. Why does Carolina not accept Senhor Manuel's proposal?

3. Describe "pinga."

4. According to the first entry, describe Vera.

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

6. What does Carolina think of crime?

7. Why does Carolina like to sing?

8. List four of the foods Carolina most commonly buys with the money she earns.

9. What happens to Carolina when she shows her plays to the directors of the circuses?

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

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