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

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

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

4. On which day does Carolina get up early in the morning to vote?
(a) October 1st.
(b) October 3rd.
(c) September 25th.
(d) September 8th.

5. How does Carolina feel when she has meat to serve her family?
(a) Sleepy.
(b) Dead.
(c) Bored.
(d) Alive.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which type of candy do the children get at the race?

2. Why does the slaughterhouse stop putting their garbage out on the street?

3. Which instrument does Senhor Alfredo play?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Vera feel when she gets new shoes on June 21st?

2. How do Carolina's children react when there is little food to eat?

3. Why does Carolina decide to be a gypsy when she grows old?

4. How does Carolina feel when her son is accused of attempting to rape a young girl?

5. How does Carolina feel about Father's Day?

6. What is medicine like in the favela?

7. What happens when Carolina finds out other people are picking up litter in her territory?

8. Describe Brother Luiz's personality.

9. How does Carolina feel about Senhor Manuel?

10. Why does Carolina register to vote?

(see the answer keys)

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