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Q. Macabéa often suffers from
Paranoia
Hunger
Headaches
Not having anything to wear
Q. What happens after Olímpico lifts Macabéa into the air?
Olímpico does pushups with her
Macabéa cries
Olímpico drops her and she gets a bloody nose
Macabéa yells, "Put me down!"
Q. How would Macabéa's aunt punish her?
Denying her her favorite dessert
Making her stand in the corner
Giving her a time out
Taking away her cell phone
Q. What would Macabéa often ask Glória for?
Boyfriend advice
Clothes
Aspirin
Make up
Q. Who said what to Macabéa?
Glória: "Excuse me my asking: is it painful being ugly?"
Olímpico: "Macabéa, you're like a cold drink on a hot day."
Madame Carlota: "Stop! You're about to be run over by a car!"
The Doctor: "Gosh, you sure look hungry. Here, take this sandwich I was saving for my lunch."