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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Francisco doing when he learns that the king has been dethroned?
(a) Sleeping on the beach
(b) Loading slaves aboard a ship
(c) Overseeing work in Mr. Lawson's factory
(d) Playing chess

2. What is the fate of Francisco's twin daughters?
(a) They live to be old, marry and have children of their own
(b) They die at sea
(c) They are sold into prostitution
(d) They live to be old women but never marry

3. Which of the following are among the improvements Francisco makes after being named viceroy?
(a) He introduces the pineapple
(b) He plants coconuts
(c) He has drains dug in the town
(d) All the above

4. Why did the Portuguese boat stop at Popos?
(a) They needed new water kegs
(b) They had sick people and were in need of a doctor
(c) They had been in a storm and needed to repair the sail
(d) They wanted to offer Francisco passage to Ouidah

5. Why does Francisco's son save everything his father writes?
(a) He wants to give the words to his own son someday
(b) He hopes to ifnd clues about the fortune he believes his father has hidden
(c) He is ordered to be sure his father doesn't give away state secrets
(d) He knows his father is wise and wants to learn

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the cause of Yovogan's death?

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

3. What do the Da Silva boys wear until they are about seven years old?

4. What do some believe about the king's bravery?

5. What is the story Francisco tells his twin daughters that makes them scream?

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