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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What spice is used on the pigs' heads served at the family feast?

2. How did Mama Benz make the trip from the memorial event?

3. What religion is Rosemary da Silva?

4. What does Joaquim say his mother did following her husband's death?

5. What instrument does Mama Wewe play for the military man, Lieutenant Parisot?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do some people believe Mama Wewe is into black magic and what do they do to try to protect themselves?

2. What is Francisco's relationship with Joaquim?

3. What is the new king's attitude toward killing?

4. Who are the first "Brazilians" arriving in Ouidah and why do they expect the country to be welcoming?

5. What seems to have been the general train of thought being conveyed by the president during his radio broadcast playing at the family eats?

6. How does Francisco become a blood brother to the King's half-brother?

7. Describe the scene Francisco and Manuelzinho encounter as they leave their ranch headed toward the river and their reactions to the trip.

8. What does Francisco do with regards to the condition of the fort and why do the blacks find this so amazing?

9. Why is Candido da Silva chosen to be the head of the family and what's his fate?

10. How does Cesario come to be adopted by Mama Wewe?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Francisco has "flashes of happiness" during the years after he leaves the priest, but it's noted that these come only when he thinks about moving on to something new. What does this say about Francisco's personality? What kind of life would be expected from a person with this kind of personality?

Essay Topic 2

There are two instances in which the characters of the book are faced with a disease. Compare the two situations, including the characters involved.

Essay Topic 3

The first "Brazilians" who arrive in Ouidah as the slave trade is winding down are former slaves, the grandchildren of slaves who lived as free people in Ouidah. What do the slaves expect upon their arrival in Ouidah and what do they actually encounter? Why are what they expect and what they get not the same?

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