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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 is the favorite topic of conversation for the family during the feast?
(a) The president's speech
(b) The loss of Dom Francisco's fortune
(c) The current situation in the family business
(d) The recipes for the food being served

2. What color was the limewash Modeste and Pierre used to paint?
(a) Violet
(b) Orange
(c) White
(d) Apricot

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

4. What is on Papa Agostinho's hat?
(a) Butterflies and a pig's head
(b) Butterflies and elephants
(c) Butterflies and a giraffe
(d) Butterflies and a bleeding heart

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What religion is Rosemary da Silva?

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

3. What name is Helene da Silva better known as?

4. How do members of the family listen to the presidential speech that evening?

5. What month was the memorial event held?

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