3. In "The Heroes of Turiri's Village," what does Almeyda use to cure an infection in the scratches she received in jail?
(a) The acai palm.
(b) Amor seco tree.
(c) Sap from a copaiba tree.
(d) Cumala leaves.

4. In "A Tavern in VIla Rica," about how old is Dr. Rosa?
(a) 41.
(b) 33.
(c) About 35.
(d) Around 40.

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

6. Where do Luiza and Almeyda spends their nights as they travel at the beginning of "Broken Bricks and Unripe Fruit"?
(a) Hollow logs.
(b) Caves.
(c) Forest.
(d) Beaches.

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

8. In Almeyda's vision in "Jaguaribe, His Family, the Beginning of a Journey," what plant does the little turtle Jaboti compare her to?
(a) Gomphrena globosa.
(b) Tobouchina semidecantra
(c) Mimosa pudica.
(d) Hancornia speciosa.

9. What Indians are said to have raised Tamarutaca?
(a) Paragua.
(b) Guiacuru.
(c) Tupinamba.
(d) Caete.

10. What is a woman wearing over her clothing in "The Bushwhacking Captain's Wife"?
(a) Cotton shawl.
(b) Sweater.
(c) Wool shawl.
(d) Coat.

11. In "Visions in a Glass of Water," how many long, narrow canoes does Almeyda see in a vision in a glass of water?
(a) 200 or 300.
(b) 800.
(c) 300 or 400.
(d) 500.

12. What does "Manganaa" (476) mean in Preparations for a Return"?
(a) Imp.
(b) Tramp.
(c) Devil.
(d) Rascal.

13. In "A Sword and a Rosary and a Warrior's Tale," what does a woman bring Almeyda to drink?
(a) Manioc juice.
(b) Pineapple juice.
(c) Tea.
(d) Water.

14. What does Luiza take out as she prepares dinner in "The Philosophic Society for the Advancement of Free Colored Women"?
(a) Bread.
(b) Vegetables.
(c) Fruits.
(d) Green corn.

15. What does the woman pick up and dance with in an aggressive and hostile manner in "A Handful of Maize"?
(a) Cane.
(b) Stick.
(c) Bowl.
(d) Machete.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Philosophic Society for the Advancement of Free Colored Women," what does Almeyda decide to call the only woman who thanks her for the refreshments?

2. What was the name of Luiza's love's master in "The Explorer"?

3. What is the name of the bushwhacking captain?

4. Who speaks to Almeyda from a window when Almeyda is incarcerated in "The Interrogation"?

5. What is the name of wife of the man Almeyda meets in "The Russian"?

(see the answer keys)

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