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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the British authorities do to Camoens and Aires?
(a) exile them to Spain
(b) arrest them for treason
(c) sentence them to 15 years in prison
(d) fine them for the fire

2. After the business is successful again, what does Flory do?
(a) threatens to kill Abraham
(b) takes the written promise of the son to Aurora
(c) brings the police to demand her payment
(d) gives Aurora a love potion to make her conceive

3. Why does Abraham distance himself from the Jewish community?
(a) because he sees visions in the tiles
(b) because of his love for Aurora
(c) because he cannot stand seeing Flory
(d) because he fears for his life

4. What foliage does Camoens says is all he need to hear?
(a) his family tree
(b) olive trees
(c) spice plants
(d) bougainvillias

5. What is the literary symbolism of Moraes' nailing his passages along his escape route?
(a) Martin Luther's theses on the church door
(b) Star of David nailed over Jewish doors
(c) Christ nailed to the corss
(d) boards nailed over sensual mosaics

Short Answer Questions

1. For what is the synagogue famous?

2. With whom does Epifania conspire to gain control of the family business?

3. What does Moraes say Aurora became in the annual celebration of Ganesha?

4. What drove a wedge between the between Epifania and her husband and polarized their sons?

5. Who eventually gains control of the family businesses?

(see the answer key)

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