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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Maite think that Anninho's father is in "Sword and Sorcery and the Man Who Disappears and Is Thought Immortal"?
(a) Piaui.
(b) Sergipe.
(c) Bahia.
(d) Goias.

2. In "Visions in a Glass of Water," what color skirt is Morisco wearing?
(a) Red.
(b) White.
(c) Black.
(d) Purple.

3. What instrument is Morisco playing in "Visions in a Glass of Water"?
(a) Guitar.
(b) Mandolin.
(c) Lute.
(d) Zither.

4. What color fruit does a man offer Almeyda in "The Stranger"?
(a) Orange.
(b) Red.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Purple.

5. What is the name of Garimpeira's master?
(a) Belaude.
(b) Edson.
(c) Heitor.
(d) Cleiton.

6. 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.

7. How long is Almeyda sick in "Parasitic Organisms and Malaria"?
(a) 5 days.
(b) 3 weeks.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 3 days.

8. In "The Bushwhacking Captain's Wife, what is a woman wearing who comes into Luiza's shop?
(a) Navy dress.
(b) Black dress.
(c) White dress.
(d) Tan dress.

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

10. What is the name of wife of the man Almeyda meets in "The Russian"?
(a) Polina.
(b) Milana.
(c) Sofia.
(d) Kalita.

11. In "The Russian," how much does the man Almeyda meets in a clearing say his Dutch built ship cost?
(a) 8,000 rubles.
(b) 10,000 rubles.
(c) 9,000 rubles.
(d) 7,000 rubles.

12. In "A Handful of Maize," who does Maite say the woman has shamed her in front of?
(a) Painter.
(b) Portuguese.
(c) Jesuit.
(d) Chief.

13. In "Sword and Sorcery and the Man Who Disappears and Is Thought Immortal" hat is the name of a nun suspected of being pregnant?
(a) Matilde.
(b) Beajtriz.
(c) Caterina.
(d) Adelina.

14. How old does Almeyda tell Mohammed of Bahia that she is?
(a) Not quite 25.
(b) 28.
(c) Almost 30.
(d) 32.

15. What are the streets made of in "The Shore of the New World or Manioc and Couscous"?
(a) Boards.
(b) Cobblestones.
(c) Dirt.
(d) Bricks.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Aldeia de Visita," what do Almeyda and Mauritia hear child reciting?

2. What does Almeyda eat in "Mauritia's Search for Tamarutaca"?

3. What Indians are said to have raised Tamarutaca?

4. What does the bushwhacking captain's wife say always calms him?

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

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