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Carnival Quiz
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Carnival, the most popular celebration in Brazil, represents the ___ soul.
a. country
b. countrys'
c. countrys's
d. country's
Answer
d
For four days, the joyful atmosphere ___ over the country: from North to South, from East to West.
a. drizzles
b. spills
c. spreads
d. sprinkles
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c
Carnival originated from the ceremonies in ___ of god Osiris in the ancient Egypt.
a. concern
b. honor
c. treat
d. addition
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b
Carnival follies usually happen just before ___ (the 40 days period that precedes Easter).
a. Lent
b. Thanksgiving
c. Nativity
d. Corpus Christi
Answer
a
The samba schools are the ___ attraction in Rio de Janeiro.
a. main
b. mane
c. mayor
d. mean
Answer
a
Luxury and ___ are intrinsic components of all parades and shows.
a. beautiful
b. beauty
c. wealthy
d. aesthetic
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b
The ___ and the music captivate millions of people around the world.
a. customs
b. customer
c. costumes
d. custodies
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c
The samba originated from a ___ the African slaves brought to Brazil.
a. stanza
b. rhythm
c. rhyme
d. rhythmic
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b
Carnival, ___ in Brazil by the Portuguese, has assimilated local elements, mainly from the black culture from Rio and Bahia.
a. was introduced
b. has introduced
c. introduced
d. introducing
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c
The escolas de samba parades in Rio are considered the greatest ___ show in the world.
a. choreographs
b. choreographing
c. choreographer
d. choreographic
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d
The first escolas de samba ___ the beginning of the 30's.
a. date from
b. date
c. have been dating from
d. are dated
Answer
a
Samba is not only a music ___ but also a Brazilian pop type of dance.
a. gene
b. gen
c. genre
d. gender
Answer
c
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