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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which event during October, 1958,causes a lot of paper to be in the streets?
(a) The election.
(b) The give away.
(c) The big sale.
(d) The communion.

2. Which type of vegetable does Carolina find on June 25th at the canning factory?
(a) Tomatoes.
(b) Beats.
(c) Carrots.
(d) Peas.

3. Who complains of fleas in their shack?
(a) Senhor Zuza.
(b) Carolina.
(c) Silvia.
(d) Raimundo.

4. Which circus does Carolina want to sing for?
(a) The Peanut Party.
(b) The High Flyin Performers.
(c) The Big Top Show.
(d) The Mello Brothers.

5. Where does Carolina go looking for paper on June 9th?
(a) The Union.
(b) Grant Street.
(c) Bela Vista.
(d) 728 Avenue.

6. Why is Carolina angry the morning of August 9th?
(a) Because she only has salt and beans.
(b) Because it is raining.
(c) Because her children are misbehaving.
(d) Because the milk spoiled.

7. Who was with Carolina when she gave birth to Vera years ago?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her sister.
(c) Her neighbors.
(d) No one.

8. Who is Ditinho?
(a) Lena's cousin.
(b) Lena's brother.
(c) Lena's son.
(d) Lena's father.

9. Who wins first place at the race on June 28th?
(a) Joaquim.
(b) Silvia.
(c) Jose Carlos.
(d) Armin.

10. What type of film is shown in the favela on June 9th?
(a) A political film.
(b) A medical film.
(c) A comedy film.
(d) A drama film.

11. Carolina calls October 30th, 1958, the day of _______________.
(a) Sadness.
(b) Sorrow.
(c) Freedom.
(d) Happiness.

12. How long is the water line most mornings when Carolina goes to fetch water for the day?
(a) Short.
(b) Very long.
(c) Nonexistant.
(d) Long.

13. Which holiday does Carolina find to be ridiculous?
(a) Children's Day.
(b) Father's Day.
(c) Valentine's Day.
(d) Christmas.

14. How often does Carolina sweep her room?
(a) Once every fifteen days.
(b) Once a day.
(c) Twice every five days.
(d) Five times a week.

15. How does Pedro Cardoso die?
(a) In a fire.
(b) In an accident.
(c) In a flood.
(d) Illness.

Short Answer Questions

1. When is Jose Carlos's birthday?

2. How old is Jose Carlos in 1958?

3. Who sponsors the race on June 28th?

4. What does the last place prize winner of the race receive?

5. Who is Zefa?

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