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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Almeyda Continues Her Journey, or the New Palmares.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Conversation with Antonia," what day of the week does Antonia ask Alymeyda to speak to her in her hut?
(a) Tuesday.
(b) Monday.
(c) Saturday.
(d) Sunday.

2. In "The Shore of the New World or Manioc and Couscous," what language do Almeyda and Luiza hear a priest using when he gives a sermon?
(a) French.
(b) Latin.
(c) Portuguese.
(d) Spanish.

3. In "Men from the Quilombo," what is Almeyda given to drink that she has never had before?
(a) Goat's milk.
(b) Tea.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Cow's milk.

4. When does Mrs. Iaiyesimi say the clarinet was invented?
(a) 1690.
(b) 1684.
(c) 1692.
(d) 1688.

5. What is the name of a woman hanged for adultery?
(a) Beatriz.
(b) Matilde.
(c) Ambrosia.
(d) Estela.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Pedro to go on in "Pedro the Third"?

2. What does Mexia wear around the waist of her dress?

3. What does Grandmother feed Almeyda in "Malaria Fever; Dreams of Escape and Capture; of Zumbi, the Chieftain"?

4. What is the name of Garimpeira's master?

5. Who raised Barcala and Martim?

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