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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. What were the women yelling prior to the beginning of the feast?
(a) It is night!
(b) Rest in Peace!
(c) Save the goat!
(d) Return to earth!

2. Why is the memorial event almost canceled?
(a) The family can't agree on a service time
(b) The church is not available
(c) Members of the family come down with the flu
(d) A young military officer demands that it be cancelled

3. What religion is Rosemary da Silva?
(a) Baptist
(b) Methodist
(c) Catholic
(d) Atheist

4. How long has Francisco Manoel da Silva been dead at the time of the gathering to honor his memory?
(a) One hundred and seventeen years
(b) Seventeen months
(c) Seventeen days
(d) Seventeen years

5. What does one family member say a cowrie shell was used for in the United States?
(a) Fuel
(b) Decoration
(c) Money
(d) Something to write on

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the favorite topic of conversation for the family during the feast?

2. What do members of the family think about the president's speech?

3. What color is the jumpsuit worn by the photographer, Cyriaque Cabochichi?

4. What month was the memorial event held?

5. How did Mama Benz make the trip from the memorial event?

(see the answer key)

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