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

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

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

4. What fruit is on a plate near Mama Wewe?
(a) Coconut
(b) Apple
(c) Papaya
(d) Mango

5. What does Mama Wewe learn about money earned by the daughters of a Missionary?
(a) They buy lipstick and perfume with the money
(b) They give the money to the church
(c) Their family needs the money in order to eat
(d) Their father uses the money to buy drink

Short Answer Questions

1. What title is Joaquim eventually granted?

2. What deformity does Manuelzinho have?

3. What do the slaves do each morning while awaiting transport?

4. What is the question the family wants answered before Mama Wewe dies?

5. What are the ships named for?

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