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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Moraes refer to the saga of his family?
(a) the spice of the legendary da Gamas of Cochin
(b) the times of the crazy da Gamas of Cochin
(c) the legends of the battling da Gamas of Cochin
(d) the legends of the peppery da Gamas of Cochin

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

3. Who is Prince Henry the Navigator?
(a) the Commander of British Naval Forces
(b) the long time lover of Aires
(c) the captain of the spice ship
(d) the man who frees Aurora from prison

4. Who succeeds in rousing the rabble of Cochin against the unorthodox couple?
(a) Vasco Miranda
(b) Aires
(c) Flory
(d) D'Aeth

5. How does Epifania classify the renovated chapel?
(a) as fitting for a king
(b) as fitting for the body and blood of Christ
(c) as fitting for a birthday cake
(d) as fitting for an art gallery

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Moor see in the unfinished painting, The Moor's Last sigh?

2. What does Aurora look like as a teenager?

3. What happens that turns Carmen into a nurse for Aires and his lover?

4. How does Moraes say his mother died?

5. How does Abie do at first when taking over the family business to run?

(see the answer key)

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