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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Moraes tell the reader about the dark side of Vasco Miranda's personality?

2. For what is the synagogue famous?

3. How does Moraes identify his family?

4. What foliage does Camoens says is all he need to hear?

5. What is Moraes' physical deformity at birth?

Short Essay Questions

1. By August 1939, Aurora is the heiress to the da Gama fortune. Why does she storm into the office of the company?

2. How do Aurora and Moor react to the presence of Uma?

3. After reconciling, what plans do Moor and Abraham make?

4. Who comes to the rescue when Aires is physically abusing the servants over lost artifacts?

5. Describe the condition of the middle daughter, Minnie, at the Mahalaxmi Weekend Constitutional.

6. Explain the effect of Uma's efforts to convince Abraham and Aurora that she and Moor really do love one another.

7. How does Moor refer to the dysfunction of his family?

8. How do readers learn about some important Indian history?

9. How does Moor describe the Reverend Oliver D'Aeth, rector of the church?

10. How does Francisco defile Epifania's worship place?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay of at least two typed, double spaced pages comparing Aurora and Moor with Marge Simpson and Bart. Let you imagination run free in this humorous essay that shows the similarity in Marge's relationship to her "special little guy," and the close relationship Moor has with Aurora before Uma comes on the scene.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay of at least two typed, double spaced pages on Man's Cruelty to Man. Divide your essay into three parts as follows:

(1) Uma's manipulations and murder plot; (2) the inhumanity of the Indian prison where Moor is incarcerated; (3) the ease with which Moor becomes the Hammer after his experiences with Uma and prison.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay of at least two typed, double spaced pages on Uma as an Example of the Classic Villainess. Main points of your essay include:

(1) deception, not looking like a villain, (2) scheming, making careful plans, and (3) ultimately being undone by her own schemes.

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