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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. What time does Carolina wake up on August 7th?

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

3. What are the names of the three "principal troublemakers?

4. How old is the child in the favela who dies on October 7th?

5. What is the name of the man who is in charge of the party Carolina attends?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Carolina have so few friends?

3. How does Carolina feel about Senhor Manuel?

4. What is medicine like in the favela?

5. Describe Brother Luiz's personality.

6. Why does Carolina register to vote?

7. Who is Dona Rosa?

8. Why do the women in the favela mistreat Caronlina's children?

9. What happens after the election?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Though not terribly religious herself, Carolina never shies away from writing about the church. Brother Luiz is the main figure she mentions in her entries. He is a kind man who does his best to help the people of the favela. Write an essay that explores the theme of religion as it is presented in the diary. What do the people in the favela think about God? At what times do people turn to religion? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The tall buildings of Sao Paulo are a symbol to the people in the favela. Carolina mentions them several different times in her diary entries. Write an essay that goes into detail and explains why the buildings are a symbol to the people. What do they represent? Why do the people of the favela aspire to go there and be part of common society? Use examples from the book to support your argument.

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