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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the young girl say is wrong with Mama Wewe?
(a) She won't eat
(b) She's been poisoned
(c) She's had a heart attack
(d) She's grieving for Francisco

2. What had Francisco de Silva provided to the king of Dahomy?
(a) Rum, whiskey and brandy
(b) Slaves, guns and fine material
(c) Fine material, tobacco and precious gems
(d) Rum, tobacco and guns

3. What does Mama Wewe learn about money earned by the daughters of a Missionary?
(a) They give the money to the church
(b) Their father uses the money to buy drink
(c) They buy lipstick and perfume with the money
(d) Their family needs the money in order to eat

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

5. How did the family of Francisco Manoel da Silva plan to honor his memory?
(a) With dinner a a play
(b) With a burial and dinner
(c) With a series of speeches and dinner
(d) With a Requiem Mass and dinner

Short Answer Questions

1. What game does the professor play with Mama Wewe's brother, Antonio?

2. How does cholera infect the community?

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

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

5. What musical instrument is being played as the memorial event takes place?

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