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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. What type of ship was Zune working on when a pirate ship defeated them and he joined the pirates?
(a) Spanish.
(b) French.
(c) Turkish.
(d) Portuguese.

2. How much does Mauritia say that fish sells for in the city?
(a) 7 or 8 drams of gold.
(b) 9 drams of gold.
(c) 4 drams of gold.
(d) 5 or 6 drams of gold.

3. What is grown at Palmares?
(a) Cacao, manioc, corn, and sweet potatoes.
(b) Sugarcane, cassava, and maize.
(c) Coffee, soybeans, and beef.
(d) Rice, sugarcane, soy, and maize.

4. After Anninho was left in North Africa and won his freedom, where did he have to go to get a ship to take him back to Brazil?
(a) Morocco.
(b) Greece.
(c) Italy.
(d) Algiers.

5. What day of the week is it in "A Tavern in Vila Rica"?
(a) Monday.
(b) Sunday.
(c) Saturday.
(d) Friday.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Pedro the Third in "A Praise of Heroes and a Paid Informer"?

2. What does Grandmother give Barcala Aprigo?

3. What is the name of a woman hanged for adultery?

4. In "A Visit and a Draughtsman's Plans," what time of day do Anninho and Almeyda travel?

5. In 'Shellfish, Coconut Oil, and Cold Water," who is with Luiza when Almeyda awakes?

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