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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Carolina think burned her sacks of paper at the end of the 1955 entry?

2. What is the name of the girl who thinks a spirit possessed her mother?

3. What is wrong with the canned food passed out by the men in the truck?

4. What does Carolina compare the favela to?

5. How does Carolina feel when she is able to cook multiple dishes for a meal?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Carolina afraid to eat from the garbage?

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

4. Why are people afraid of Leila?

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

6. What is a favela?

7. According to the first entry, describe Carolina.

8. Why do women in the favela "collect men?"

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Politics is an element that is written about often throughout the diary entries. Carolina feels very strongly for the subject. Write an essay that explores the theme of politics as it pertains to Child of the Dark. What are politicians like during this time in Brazil? What sort of promises did they make to the poor and the people of the favela? Were most of the politicians truthful in their promises to the people? Be sure to provide examples to support your opinions.

Essay Topic 2

Alcoholism is a real problem in the favela. Carolina is one of the few adults who refuses to drink. She looks down upon those who intake pinga as a way to drown their emotions and problems. Write an essay that explores the element of alcoholism as it is presented in Child of the Dark. Give an explanation for why so many people drink. What types of sacrifices do these people make so that they can buy alcohol? How does it impact their lives? Be sure to provide examples to support your work.

Essay Topic 3

Carolina writes about her many dreams. Several of these dreams are impossible for someone in her income bracket. Write an essay that explores the dreams that Carolina has for her family. Expand upon why these dreams are significant to her. Think about the things that she wants most in life, and explain why she wants them. Be sure to provide examples to support your work.

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