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1. According to the first entry, describe Carolina.

Carolina is an intelligent woman. She loves her children and does as much as she can for them. One day she would like to buy a sewing machine.

2. According to the first entry, describe Vera.

Vera is two years old when the story starts. She wants nothing more than a pair of shoes on her feet. She is good at flattering people.

3. What is a favela?

A favela is a ghetto-like part of the city. Poor people live in the favelas. Politicians often claim that they will do away with the favelas but they never do.

4. Why is alcoholism a problem in the favelas?

Alcoholism is a problem because it runs rampant in the favelas. Men are often drunk and fighting each other. Many of the poor people sacrifice eating in order to buy alcohol.

5. What does Carolina think of alcohol?

Carolina does not like alcohol. She has seen the effect that it has on her neighbors- the beatings, the murders and worse. Many people waste their money on alcohol instead of buying food.

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