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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 "The Philosophic Society for the Advancement of Free Colored Women," how many free women comes from Bahia and outlying areas?
(a) About 10.
(b) Not quite 20.
(c) 15.
(d) 12.

2. In "The Explorer," who does Luiza say that she loved?
(a) Mauricio.
(b) Azamor.
(c) Enzo.
(d) Bieito.

3. What type of wood is most of the furniture made from in the shop where Alymeyda is taken in "The Hidden Woman"?
(a) Walnut.
(b) Mahogany.
(c) Oak.
(d) Rosewood.

4. In "Luiza Cosme," where has Luiza been mutilated?
(a) Ear.
(b) Pinkie finger.
(c) Thumb.
(d) Toe.

5. In "Lice Scratching," what does Madriaga string for rosaries?
(a) Stones.
(b) Wood.
(c) Beads.
(d) Palm nuts.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Lice Scratching," who goes with the Englishwoman who is a writer to the Street of the Gypsies?

2. In "Escape, or a Supernatural Intervention," how long do Anninho and Almeyda stay hidden?

3. In "Secret Remedies," what is the name of Almeyda's "magic plant" (365)?

4. In "The Mining Camp," how many days are Almeyda and Mauritia in an abandoned mining camp when Almeyda has a malaria attack?

5. In "Almeyda's Reveries," how long does Almeyda say she was at Palmeres?

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