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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Four.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Joaquim say his mother did following her husband's death?
(a) Grieved herself to death
(b) Took over the farm
(c) Remarried
(d) Sold her diamonds

2. What job is Francisco given at the Coutinhos' plantation?
(a) He's put in charge of the kitchen
(b) He's put in charge of procuring slaves
(c) He's put in charge of field workers
(d) He's put in charge of the stables

3. What do the slaves do each morning while awaiting transport?
(a) Eat then go to the fields
(b) Eat then go to the mines
(c) Eat, bathe and dance
(d) Eat, then work on the repairs to the fort

4. Which of the following was among the gifts the professor brings Mama Wewe when he pays her a second visit?
(a) Nylon hose
(b) Perfume
(c) Scarves
(d) Lipstick

5. After Francisco begins his roaming, he knows "flashes of happiness," but only in what instance?
(a) When he encounters old friends
(b) When he's ready to move on
(c) When he remembers his mother
(d) When he makes money

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the woman when she begins to cry?

2. What month was the memorial event held?

3. What does Taparica tell the slaves about their future homes?

4. What does Mama Wewe put in Cesario's hand before he's buried?

5. How many days pass during which the professor could not come to shore because of bad weather?

(see the answer key)

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