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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Moraes refer to as the sub-condiment?
(a) India, exploited for its spices
(b) inferior quality spices
(c) the spice trail from China
(d) spices kept under the table

2. What does Aurora do to torment her father and uncle?
(a) commit acts of petty theft and vandalism
(b) paint pictures of them nude
(c) leave notes on their doors at night
(d) wail like a ghost at night

3. What is foreshadowed during Aurora's confinement to her room?
(a) that she will be a great artist
(b) that she will be a great politician
(c) that she will be a noted singer
(d) that she will be a great writer

4. What is Aurora's goal in all her night time activity?
(a) to have a good laugh
(b) to kill her grandmother
(c) to terrorize her father
(d) to belittle her uncle

5. Why is Moraes Zogoiby on the run?
(a) he is chased by wolves
(b) he has escaped from prison
(c) he is leaving his wife
(d) he has embexxled a fortune

Short Answer Questions

1. What foils the plan to take over the family business?

2. How does Moraes refer to the saga of his family?

3. What do Aurora's pranks make Camoens believe?

4. Where does Aurora live?

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

(see the answer key)

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