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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through August through December, 1958.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Carolina sell scrap in 1953?
(a) Rio.
(b) Boa Vista.
(c) Recife.
(d) Zinho.

2. Who dies on May 18th?
(a) Leo De Jesus.
(b) Mary Francisco.
(c) Jose Carlos.
(d) Dona Maria Jose.

3. What does Carolina's mother tell her she has to find in order to become a man?
(a) A purple river.
(b) A four leaf clover.
(c) A cauldron.
(d) A rainbow.

4. What is Mr. Contrini's profession?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Congressman.
(c) Mayor.
(d) Dentist.

5. Who does Carolina fear will not respect her if she drinks alcohol?
(a) Her neighbors.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her sons.
(d) Her daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children did Zefa have before they died?

2. Carolina calls October 30th, 1958, the day of _______________.

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

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

5. Who was with Carolina when she gave birth to Vera years ago?

(see the answer key)

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