Carolina's Birthday Wish

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Questions and Answers

What did Carolina originally request for her eleventh birthday?

A bicycle

A doll

A broom (correct)

A toy car

What color and additional feature did Carolina want for her broom?

Blue with white stripes

Green with stickers

Purple with silver glitter (correct)

Red with gold embellishments

How did the family modify the broom for Carolina's birthday?

They borrowed a broom from a neighbor.

They bought a brand-new fancy broom.

They painted a simple broom and added glitter. (correct)

They used an old broom without modifications.

What game did the children play at Carolina's birthday party using the broom?

Broom musical chairs Signup and view all the answers

Which family member expressed concern about the broom being a sexist gift?

The narrator Signup and view all the answers

What did Carolina pretend to be while using the broom at the party?

A witch Signup and view all the answers

What activity did Carolina help with after the birthday party?

Cleaning up the streamers and confetti Signup and view all the answers

What was the general initial reaction of Carolina's family towards her request for a broom?

They found it boring and sexist. Signup and view all the answers

Which member of the family had a positive reaction towards Carolina's desire for a broom?

None of them Signup and view all the answers

What was used to decorate Carolina's broom after it was painted?

Silver glitter Signup and view all the answers

What was one activity Carolinade during her birthday to play with the broom?

Playing a version of musical chairs Signup and view all the answers

What was Carolina's attitude towards her request for a broom despite the criticism?

Determined Signup and view all the answers

What was the general theme of Carolina's birthday dress?

Powder pink Signup and view all the answers

How did the family feel after completing Carolina's broom decoration?

Amused Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the uses Carolina found for her broom during the party?

Pretending to fly as a witch Signup and view all the answers

What did Carolina threaten to do if her parents did not buy her the broom?

Buy it with her birthday money Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Carolina's Birthday Wish

Carolina Purpurina, the eldest daughter, requested a broom for her eleventh birthday, defying traditional gift expectations.
Her siblings and parents initially dismissed the idea as sexist, boring, and inappropriate.
Carolina remained persistent, even threatening to buy it herself.

The Purple Glitter Broom

Her parents ultimately agreed to purchase a broom, allowing Carolina to personalize it with purple paint and silver glitter.
The process of decorating the broom involved applying paint and glitter, resulting in a unique appearance.

Broom Games and Celebrations

For her birthday, Carolina used the broom to play a game of broom musical chairs.
She also used it to role-play as a witch, pretending to fly, and as a racket for a balloon tennis game.
The broom proved to be a practical tool for cleaning up the party aftermath.

The Broom's Impact

The author acknowledges that Carolina's broom choice was a good one, emphasizing the broom's versatility and fun factor.
The broom became a cherished birthday present for Carolina, exceeding the expectations of her family.

Carolina's Eleventh Birthday

Carolina, the eldest daughter, wanted a broom for her eleventh birthday.
Her family members were skeptical and made negative comments about her choice, suggesting other gifts like dolls or toys.
Carolina insisted on getting a broom, even threatening to buy one herself with her grandfather’s money.
Her parents gave in to her request and agreed to get her a purple broom with silver glitter.
Finding such a broom was challenging, so the family decided to paint a simple broom purple and add glitter.
The glitter made a mess on the floor, but the family considered it worth it, as the broom turned out to be unique.
Carolina’s birthday was a success, and her broom became the star gift of the party.
They played various games with the broom, including a broom-based version of musical chairs, and a balloon-tennis game.
Carolina used the broom to pretend to be a witch, riding it in her wheelchair.
Ultimately, Carolina used the broom to help clean up after the party.
The narrator acknowledges Carolina’s good choice and admits that the broom was a great idea.

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Description

Explore the whimsical tale of Carolina Purpurina, who courageously requested a broom for her eleventh birthday. Discover how her unconventional choice led to unique celebrations and family dynamics, challenging traditional gift expectations. Join the fun as Carolina transforms her broom into a tool for games and creativity.