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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 did Tupuitapera get its name?

2. What were the women yelling prior to the beginning of the feast?

3. How soon after the death of Francisco's father does his mother "take up" with another man?

4. What month was the memorial event held?

5. What does Manuelzinho say happened to his horse's ear?

Short Essay Questions

1. What plan is concocted to get the twins and their stepmother out of Ouidah and what happens to that plan?

2. What is the fate of the man who'd accompanied the professor on his expedition?

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

4. How does Mama Wewe come to fall in love with the professor?

5. What is Francisco's life like after he leaves the priest?

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

7. Describe a few key features in the house Francisco builds.

8. Who is Dr. Ferraez and what was he like?

9. How does Francisco treat his own slaves and how do the slaves react?

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

What is the most important theme of this book? Why is it the most important? Give at least two examples of this theme within the story.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Francisco's childhood. What signs are there that he is deeply disturbed? What might be the reaction to his actions in today's society?

Essay Topic 3

Francisco expects public recognition for his work, but it never comes. Why? What does this indicate about his business partners?

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