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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the family legend say is in Flory's treasure chest?
(a) a golden statue of Siva
(b) gold smuggled out of Spain
(c) a four hundred year old crown
(d) diamonds from Africa

2. Who eventually gains control of the family businesses?
(a) Aurora
(b) Carmen
(c) Epifania
(d) Belle

3. Why does she open the windows at night?
(a) to let in mosquitos to torment Epifania
(b) to let in boys who visit her at night
(c) to listen to the nightingales
(d) to let in the moonlight

4. What happens when distant relatives are invited to stay at the da Gama houses?
(a) additions have to be made to the houses
(b) nephews become interested in the family businesses
(c) Epifania calms down
(d) war between the families

5. What are Epifania's last words?
(a) a prayer to St. Francis
(b) a curse on Aurora
(c) a blessing for Aurora
(d) a song of praise

Short Answer Questions

1. What characterizes the strange speech patterns of the family?

2. What does Aurora do to torment her father and uncle?

3. What happens in the house after Epifania dies?

4. The heiress to the da Gama fortune, Aurora falls in love with what older man?

5. What exists in a Benengeli village on a hill?

(see the answer key)

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