Test your expert knowledge of the land of bossa nova before you travel. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word. Check your answers in Appendix C.

• What is the name of the Brazilian currency?

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• Where can you exchange currency in Brazil?

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• Which city can you see the Bumba-meu-Boi festival?

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• How do you greet people informally?

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• How do you thank people?

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