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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money per outlet does the electricity man want?

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

3. Who does Carolina fear will not respect her if she drinks alcohol?

4. Where does Carolina go looking for paper on June 9th?

5. How does Caroline feel about the party she attends on June 22nd?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Brother Luiz's personality.

2. How does Carolina feel when she is asked to loan out a book of poetry?

3. List four of the most common things Carolina picks up off the streets when she is working.

4. How does Carolina feel when her son is accused of attempting to rape a young girl?

5. Why do the women in the favela mistreat Caronlina's children?

6. Why does Carolina decide to be a gypsy when she grows old?

7. Why does Carolina register to vote?

8. Why does Carolina never show remorse for harshly punishing her children?

9. What happens after the election?

10. How does Carolina feel when she has enough to eat?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The tone of the writing changes at different parts of Child of the Dark. Usually these changes reflect what is going on in Carolina's life at the time of the entry. Write an essay that explains when the tone of Carolina's entries changes. What events happen that cause Carolina to feel one way or another? In what way do the changing tones in the entries make her writing more interesting or dynamic? Be sure to provide examples to support your work.

Essay Topic 2

The theme of money is a constant in Child of the Dark. Without money life is difficult and ,even at times, impossible. Write a essay that details the way in which money is important to the people in the story. What are some of the drastic measures characters take in order to make money? What sort of illegal activities occur in the favela because of the need for income? Be sure to provide examples to support your work.

Essay Topic 3

The photographs of Carolina that are included in Child of the Dark were taken after her book was published. Each picture portrays the elements of daily favela life. Write an essay that explains what is going on in each picture. Make sure to include who is in the photograph and what they are doing. Think about what makes these photographs engaging and special. What about their composition and execution is the most interesting? Use examples from the book to support your argument.

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