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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What had Francisco de Silva provided to the king of Dahomy?
(a) Slaves, guns and fine material
(b) Rum, tobacco and guns
(c) Rum, whiskey and brandy
(d) Fine material, tobacco and precious gems

2. What musical instrument is being played as the memorial event takes place?
(a) Organ
(b) Trumpet
(c) Piano
(d) Clarinet

3. What name is Helene da Silva better known as?
(a) Mama de Silva
(b) Mama Benz
(c) Madam Benz
(d) Madam de Silva

4. What color does Francisco's wife always wear?
(a) Black
(b) Pink
(c) Orange
(d) Green

5. What is Francisco's wife carrying when he meets her for the first time?
(a) A stack of aprons
(b) Ripe figs
(c) Green oranges
(d) A baby

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Tupuitapera get its name?

2. What spice is used on the pigs' heads served at the family feast?

3. How long has Francisco Manoel da Silva been dead at the time of the gathering to honor his memory?

4. What is the favorite topic of conversation for the family during the feast?

5. How did Mama Benz make the trip from the memorial event?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the relationship between Rosemary da Silva and her husband, Ernest?

2. Who are Umbelina and Leocadia and what are their roles in the life of their father?

3. Describe Jacinto and his personality.

4. Why is it that the king and Francisco clash over the king's cruelty to the slaves?

5. What happens to the twins?

6. Where do the most valuable slaves originate and why is it a problem?

7. What does Francisco recall about his life with his mother after the arrival of Manuelzinho?

8. What happens after Dr. Ferraez catches yellow fever?

9. What does Francisco believe will be the result of the hard work he's putting in to make the business profitable?

10. What is the new king's attitude toward killing?

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