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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chpater Five, pages 111-133.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following items was not on the shelf in Dom Francisco's room?
(a) A gold compass
(b) A gilt crucifix
(c) An Ecce Homo
(d) A silver elephant

2. What do the Da Silva boys wear until they are about seven years old?
(a) Button-up shirts and slacks
(b) Nothing
(c) Long dresses
(d) Shorts and t-shirts

3. What is used to make the rosaries that are the prized possession of Yovogan?
(a) Human teeth
(b) Jaguar claws
(c) Gold nuggets
(d) Pearls

4. What fruit is on a plate near Mama Wewe?
(a) Coconut
(b) Apple
(c) Papaya
(d) Mango

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wins the game between the professor and Mama Wewe's brother, Antonio?

2. What was the first picture Francisco had on the wall facing his bed?

3. What does Joaquim say his mother did following her husband's death?

4. What do Kankpe and Francisco drink from after forming their blood pact?

5. Francisco woke one night during the voyage covered in vomit. Why?

(see the answer key)

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