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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. What is significant about the trunks of the mango trees Mama Wewe passes as she walks with the professor?
(a) They've been whitewashed
(b) They've been sawed off
(c) They have handholds for climbing
(d) They have names carved in them

2. What year does Francisco land in Ouidah?
(a) 19
(b) 1821
(c) 1912
(d) 1812

3. What job does Francisco's father do?
(a) He works on the railroad
(b) He is a dairy farmer
(c) He is a ranch hand
(d) He owns a small farm

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

5. How old is Francisco during the drought?
(a) Seven
(b) One year, seven months
(c) Twelve
(d) Seventeen

Short Answer Questions

1. What was sprinkled over Dom Francisco's bed?

2. What deformity does Manuelzinho have?

3. What does Manuelzinho do for a living?

4. What color are the shutters on Francisco's childhood home?

5. What is the currency favored by the people of Dahomey?

(see the answer key)

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