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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color are Mama Wewe's eyes?
(a) Blue
(b) Green
(c) Brown
(d) The book doesn't specify

2. What Bible story is Cesario particularly fond of?
(a) Noah and the Ark
(b) Daniel in the lion's den
(c) Moses and Pharaoh
(d) David and Goliath

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

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

5. What is the prevalent smell during March at the home of Joaquim's family?
(a) Tobacco
(b) Molasses
(c) Jasmine
(d) Roses

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the other boys make fun of Cesario?

2. What does one family member say a cowrie shell was used for in the United States?

3. What is on Papa Agostinho's hat?

4. How many days pass during which the professor could not come to shore because of bad weather?

5. What job is Francisco given at the Coutinhos' plantation?

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