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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What name is Helene da Silva better known as?
(a) Madam Benz
(b) Mama de Silva
(c) Madam de Silva
(d) Mama Benz

2. What do members of the family think about the president's speech?
(a) They are angry and upset
(b) They are worried that their lives will soon change
(c) They believe he's on the right track
(d) They don't really listen

3. What scene was depicted on the rattan mat in the bar where Uncle Procopio stopped for a drink?
(a) Elephants in an African landscape
(b) Dogs in a desert landscape
(c) Horses in a river landscape
(d) Giraffes in a Chinese landscape

4. Why do the other boys make fun of Cesario?
(a) Because of his dark curly hair and brown eyes
(b) Becuase of his name
(c) Because of his blond hair and green eyes
(d) Because of his limp and crossed eyes

5. What color are the walls of the Coutinhos' plantation?
(a) Brown
(b) White
(c) Yellow
(d) Pink

Short Answer Questions

1. What does one family member say a cowrie shell was used for in the United States?

2. What color is Rosemary da Silva's dress?

3. What is Francisco's answer when asked how many gifts he has?

4. Who is Kankpe?

5. What object is under a glass dome on the mantle of Mama Wewe's home?

(see the answer key)

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