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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. How old is Agostinho-Ezekiel da Silva?

2. Why does Mama Wewe kiss Cesario while he's dying of cholera?

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

4. What musical instrument is being played as the memorial event takes place?

5. Uncle Procopio says the family would starve without what crop?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Francisco recall about his life with his mother after the arrival of Manuelzinho?

2. What impact does Joaquim's mother have on Francisco's life?

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

4. What is the goal of Francisco by the time a Portuguese ship arrives at the shore where Francisco is staying?

5. What are the duties of Yaya Adelina?

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

7. What is the main thrust of the letters Francisco writes to Joaquim?

8. What punishment does Francisco face when the King says that Francisco believes himself to be a white man?

9. Describe the scene in which a photographer is about to take a family portrait.

10. What is the state of the fort as Francisco finds it upon his arrival in Ouidah?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Eugenia and her life. Why does she remain unmarried and how does she come to take over the care of a young boy?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Joaquim. What kind of person is he? What do his actions say about him?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Eugenia. What is the name many people call her as an adult? What is the significance of hte name?

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