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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Curandeira.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mexia wear around the waist of her dress?
(a) Red belt.
(b) Black belt.
(c) Red string.
(d) Black string.

2. What does Almeyda served the women who come to the shop in "The Philosophic Society for the Advancement of Free Colored Women"?
(a) Coffee and pastries.
(b) Tea and cookies.
(c) Water, bread, and jam.
(d) Tea and cakes.

3. Who raised Barcala and Martim?
(a) Nuns.
(b) Blacks.
(c) Priests.
(d) Indians.

4. What is the occupation of the man who purchased Almeyda for the master of the plantation?
(a) Farrier.
(b) Shoemaker.
(c) Carpenter.
(d) Blacksmith.

5. In 'Shellfish, Coconut Oil, and Cold Water," who is with Luiza when Almeyda awakes?
(a) Amarelos woman.
(b) Preto woman.
(c) Pardo woman.
(d) Aimore woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Madonna with Child," who does Antalaquituxe compare Almeyda to?

2. About how old is Mohammed of Bahia?

3. How far does the messenger from Aprigio say the Paulistas are from Porto Calvo?

4. What name does Luiza give Almeyda in "Secret Remedies"?

5. In "Lice Scratching," where does a man send his wife so he can live with his Black mistress?

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