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What did Carolina originally request for her eleventh birthday?
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?
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?
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?
What game did the children play at Carolina's birthday party using the broom?
Which family member expressed concern about the broom being a sexist gift?
Which family member expressed concern about the broom being a sexist gift?
What did Carolina pretend to be while using the broom at the party?
What did Carolina pretend to be while using the broom at the party?
What activity did Carolina help with after the birthday party?
What activity did Carolina help with after the birthday party?
What was the general initial reaction of Carolina's family towards her request for a broom?
What was the general initial reaction of Carolina's family towards her request for a broom?
Which member of the family had a positive reaction towards Carolina's desire for a broom?
Which member of the family had a positive reaction towards Carolina's desire for a broom?
What was used to decorate Carolina's broom after it was painted?
What was used to decorate Carolina's broom after it was painted?
What was one activity Carolinade during her birthday to play with the broom?
What was one activity Carolinade during her birthday to play with the broom?
What was Carolina's attitude towards her request for a broom despite the criticism?
What was Carolina's attitude towards her request for a broom despite the criticism?
What was the general theme of Carolina's birthday dress?
What was the general theme of Carolina's birthday dress?
How did the family feel after completing Carolina's broom decoration?
How did the family feel after completing Carolina's broom decoration?
What was one of the uses Carolina found for her broom during the party?
What was one of the uses Carolina found for her broom during the party?
What did Carolina threaten to do if her parents did not buy her the broom?
What did Carolina threaten to do if her parents did not buy her the broom?
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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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