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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. How old is Agostinho-Ezekiel da Silva?
(a) Nineteen
(b) Eighty-nine
(c) One hundred and seventeen
(d) Forty-three

2. What musical instrument is being played as the memorial event takes place?
(a) Clarinet
(b) Piano
(c) Trumpet
(d) Organ

3. What is Francisco de Silva's Brazilian name?
(a) Don de Silva
(b) Dom Francisco
(c) Dom Franklin
(d) Don Siverado

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

5. What is the answer to one of Francisco's favorite riddles about "girls in a castle clothed in yellow?"
(a) Eggs
(b) Oranges
(c) A church
(d) Bananas

Short Answer Questions

1. How many tears does Francisco say he sheds for his mother?

2. What is the prevalent smell during March at the home of Joaquim's family?

3. Why does Mama Wewe attend singing services?

4. Why did the Portuguese boat stop at Popos?

5. What does Francisco do when he finds a stray animal on his property?

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