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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What scheme does Isadoro have in mind when he returns from France?
(a) A mill for producing flax
(b) A fleet for slave trading
(c) A palm oil factory
(d) A pineapple plantation

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

3. What solution does Francisco believe will put an end to his legal problems, allowing him to return to Brazil?
(a) A bribe to the baron
(b) A marriage between his family and that of a Brazilian family
(c) A donation to charity
(d) The birth of a child on Brazilian soil

4. What is the souvenir Francisco provides to visiting French dignitaries?
(a) A golden bowl shaped like a skull
(b) A silver toothpick shaped like a python
(c) A tapestry with a mythical creature woven into it
(d) A toothpick holder shaped like a porcupine

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the last to fall victim to the disease?

2. What do women think of the sounds of Swiss musical clocks?

3. What does the author say the walls of Abomy palace are made of?

4. What disease does Dr. Ferraez report?

5. What does Dona Luciana wear on a velvet ribbon?

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