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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Carolina react when she learns that in the United States schools are segregated?
(a) Surprised.
(b) Confused.
(c) Bored.
(d) Saddened.

2. Where is the party located that Carolina and her children go to?
(a) River Street.
(b) Javais Street.
(c) 78 Avenue.
(d) King Avenue.

3. Who are Baianos?
(a) People from Boston.
(b) People who come from Bahia.
(c) People from Barbados.
(d) People from the Bahamas.

4. How does Carolina feel when she wakes up on October 4th?
(a) Happy.
(b) Sad.
(c) Sleepy.
(d) Upset.

5. Which instrument does Senhor Alfredo play?
(a) The victrola.
(b) The guitar.
(c) The xylophone.
(d) The drums.

6. How many children did Zefa have before they died?
(a) 4.
(b) 8.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

7. Why do the favelados make bonfires every year?
(a) To celebrate the days of their saints.
(b) To keep themselves warm.
(c) To chase away rats and other vermin.
(d) To burn trash.

8. Which child gets a beating on August 1st?
(a) Jose Carlos.
(b) Nair.
(c) Vera.
(d) Juan.

9. How do Carolina's children act on parent-teacher conference day?
(a) Bored.
(b) Jealous.
(c) Bad.
(d) Good.

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

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

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

13. Which type of books does Joao like to read?
(a) Comic books.
(b) History books.
(c) Story books.
(d) Dirty books.

14. Which animal does Carolina think is a slave to man?
(a) Sheep.
(b) Deer.
(c) Pigs.
(d) Cows.

15. What does the second place prize winner of the race receive?
(a) A bottle of wine and candy.
(b) A half kilo of rice.
(c) A radio.
(d) A quart of milk and sugar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who dies on June 24th?

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

3. What do Vera's children have for breakfast on June 7th?

4. Who is Orlando?

5. How much does Carolina pay for water a month?

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