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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the family head after the memorial event?
(a) The Portuguese Chapel
(b) A Portuguese sail boat
(c) The Portuguese Fort
(d) A Portuguese restaurant

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

3. What color is the plaque with Dom Francisco's memorial information?
(a) Yellow
(b) Grey
(c) White
(d) Black

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

5. What month was the memorial event held?
(a) May
(b) March
(c) April
(d) January

Short Answer Questions

1. What scene was depicted on the rattan mat in the bar where Uncle Procopio stopped for a drink?

2. What is on Papa Agostinho's hat?

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

4. What is Francisco de Silva's Brazilian name?

5. Uncle Procopio says the family would starve without what crop?

(see the answer key)

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