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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 does the last place prize winner of the race receive?

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

3. Who hands Carolina a note asking to sleep with her?

4. How does Carolina feel when she wakes up on October 4th?

5. Who gets arrested for beating Zefa?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Brother Luiz's personality.

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

3. What happens after the election?

4. List four of the most common things Carolina picks up off the streets when she is working.

5. How does Carolina feel about her heritage?

6. Who is Dona Rosa?

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

8. Why does Carolina never show remorse for harshly punishing her children?

9. How does Carolina feel when she is asked to loan out a book of poetry?

10. What does Carolina think about race?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Carolina is a woman full of pride. She holds herself above most of the people she lives near. At times, however, her pride can work against her. Write an essay that explores Carolina's feelings of pride throughout the diary. How does her pride work to protect her in times of struggle? If Carolina were not prideful, what would her life be like? In which events does her pride work against her? Be sure to provide examples to support your work.

Essay Topic 2

Family is a theme that runs strongly throughout Child of the Dark. While not all families are perfect, Carolina writes about them often. Write an essay that explores the theme of family as it pertains to the autobiography. In which instances does family prove to be an important element throughout the book? What is the family dynamic like for most families in the favela? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Waking up to get water every morning is a constant challenge for Carolina. Many times the line is very long. In order to avoid the wait, she tries to way up earlier and earlier. Write an essay that gives detail to Carolina's morning water routine. What are the women like who wait around for water with her? What kind of personalities do they possess? What other troubles does Carolina experience on her daily trip to get water? Be sure to provide examples to support your opinions.

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