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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Taparica tell the slaves about their future homes?
(a) That the land is filled with milk and honey
(b) That everyone dances and cigars grow on trees
(c) That they work is hard but they will be treated well
(d) That they will be killed if they don't work hard

2. In the verse the slaves chant on Francisco's plantation, what do the slaves predict about Francisco's well?
(a) That it will produce tainted water
(b) That it will run dry when the slave trade ends
(c) That it will run dry soon
(d) That it will never run dry

3. What is the story Francisco tells his twin daughters that makes them scream?
(a) The story of the goblin with hair for hands
(b) The story of their mother's death
(c) The story of an old woman who was eaten by a troll
(d) The story of Christ's crucifixion

4. Who does Jacinto's daughter marry?
(a) Francisco
(b) Isadoro
(c) The king
(d) No one

5. What does Dr. Marcos Ferraez always carry with him on his rounds?
(a) A black briefcase
(b) A green carpet bag
(c) A yellow satchel
(d) A red bag

6. Why are the slaves amazed to see Francisco work on the repairs to the fort?
(a) They aren't accustomed to whites working
(b) They believe he's too lazy to work
(c) They weren't aware he would know how to work
(d) They were told whites weren't capable of the work

7. What is Francisco's answer when asked how many gifts he has?
(a) Something for everyone
(b) None
(c) Only trinkets for the natives
(d) Many

8. What crimes are the first slaves sold from Ouidah accused of having committed?
(a) Being upable to pay their debts
(b) Stealing bread
(c) Stealing the king's palm-nuts
(d) Being lazy

9. Which statement is true of Mr. George Lawson?
(a) All the above
(b) He is mulatto
(c) He is a hunchback
(d) he owns a factory in Popos

10. What does "Simbodji" mean?
(a) Big Wealth
(b) Big Money
(c) Big Rock
(d) Big House

11. Who is it that asks Francisco what gifts he has?
(a) A royal eunich
(b) A royal musician
(c) A royal soldier
(d) A royal messenger

12. What is the currency favored by the people of Dahomey?
(a) Cowrie shells
(b) Nuts
(c) Gold
(d) Paper

13. What do some believe about the king's bravery?
(a) He is brave when surrounded by his army
(b) He is never brave
(c) He is very brave
(d) He is brave only if pushed

14. What item becomes a symbol of revolt?
(a) A dolphin
(b) A green flag
(c) Scarlet silk material
(d) Lengths of gold brocade

15. Francisco is dipped in a vat filled with what liquid?
(a) Wine
(b) Water
(c) Indigo
(d) Tar

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Francisco smell like when he arrives in Ouidah?

2. What factors make Francisco take Jacinto as his assistant?

3. Who buries Taparica?

4. Why was Taparica tortured?

5. What sound does Francisco hear from the home of the doctor's wife that makes him stop to listen?

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