Found this Carnival Quiz on an English As a Second Language site. Though basic, I found the perspective interesting:
Carnival, the most popular celebration in Brazil, represents the ___ soul.
a. country
b. countrys'
c. countrys's
d. country's
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
Carnival originated from the ceremonies in ___ of god Osiris in the ancient Egypt.
a. concern
b. honor
c. treat
d. addition
Carnival follies usually happen just before ___ (the 40 days period that precedes Easter).
a. Lent
b. Thanksgiving
c. Nativity
d. Corpus Christi
The samba schools are the ___ attraction in Rio de Janeiro.
a. main
b. mane
c. mayor
d. mean
Luxury and ___ are intrinsic components of all parades and shows.
a. beautiful
b. beauty
c. wealthy
d. aesthetic
The ___ and the music captivate millions of people around the world.
a. customs
b. customer
c. costumes
d. custodies
The samba originated from a ___ the African slaves brought to Brazil.
a. stanza
b. rhythm
c. rhyme
d. rhythmic
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
The escolas de samba parades in Rio are considered the greatest ___ show in the world.
a. choreographs
b. choreographing
c. choreographer
d. choreographic
The first escolas de samba ___ the beginning of the 30's.
a. date from
b. date
c. have been dating from
d. are dated
Samba is not only a music ___ but also a Brazilian pop type of dance.
a. gene
b. gen
c. genre
d. gender
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