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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. Why does Camoens turn to secularism?
(a) any other path would lead to sectarian violence
(b) in order to spite his mother
(c) the greed of organized religion
(d) another path would require to much sacrifice

2. Which of the household servants could Aires not touch?
(a) the gardeners
(b) the cooks
(c) the latrine cleaners
(d) the boatmen

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

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

5. Who says, with that God stuff I got scared?
(a) Camoens
(b) Epifania
(c) Moraes
(d) Aires

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Francisco leave his estate and the Gama Trading Company?

2. What does Aurora look like as a teenager?

3. For what is the synagogue famous?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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