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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. On which day does Carolina get up early in the morning to vote?
(a) September 8th.
(b) October 3rd.
(c) September 25th.
(d) October 1st.

2. Why is Carolina unable to buy a gift for Vera?
(a) Because she bought a coat for herself already.
(b) Because she is greedy.
(c) Because food is expensive.
(d) Because she was robbed.

3. Who is Zefa?
(a) A woman Carolina knows from the circus.
(b) A woman in the favela who is pretty but does not know how to read.
(c) A woman Carolina knows from the newspaper.
(d) A woman in the favela who is cruel and a witch.

4. Who gives Vera a hug on August 20th?
(a) The butcher.
(b) The junk man.
(c) The teacher.
(d) The tax collector.

5. What are Carolina's boys eating when she gets home on May 21st?
(a) Soup.
(b) Meat.
(c) Macaroni.
(d) Bread.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mr. Contrini's profession?

2. What does the first place prize winner of the race receive?

3. How do Carolina's children act on parent-teacher conference day?

4. What is a flophouse?

5. Who dies on June 24th?

(see the answer key)

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