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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. Who complains of fleas in their shack?
(a) Silvia.
(b) Raimundo.
(c) Carolina.
(d) Senhor Zuza.

2. How does Carolina react when she learns that in the United States schools are segregated?
(a) Saddened.
(b) Bored.
(c) Surprised.
(d) Confused.

3. What are the names of the two brothers who fight constantly?
(a) Vince and Carlos.
(b) Vincente and Joao.
(c) Raimon and Santana.
(d) Emanuel and Jesus.

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

5. What does Carolina buy from the butcher shop on June 23rd?
(a) Beef.
(b) Duck.
(c) Turkey.
(d) Pork.

Short Answer Questions

1. When is Jose Carlos's birthday?

2. In what year does Pedro Cardoso die?

3. Who are Nair and Meiry?

4. Who gets arrested for beating Zefa?

5. What does Carolina's mother tell her she has to find in order to become a man?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the movies like that typically get shown in the favela?

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

3. Who is Dona Rosa?

4. What is medicine like in the favela?

5. Describe Brother Luiz's personality.

6. Why does Carolina have so few friends?

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

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

9. According to Carolina's October 1958 entries, describe Dona Julita's personality.

10. How does Carolina feel about Senhor Manuel?

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