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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is it that asks Francisco what gifts he has?

2. How are Francisco and Dona Luciana disguised as they try to sneak out of the country?

3. What information does Francisco share with Jacinto?

4. What item becomes a symbol of revolt?

5. What is the currency favored by the people of Dahomey?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The book doesn't focus a great deal on the slave trade though this activity is at the center of the story line. From the book, what is known about the slave trade? Compare that with what is historically accepted as fact about the trade. Do you believe there is a reason the author didn't go into deeper detail?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the event that's taking place as the story opens. What is the significance of the da Silva family being ordered to listen to a radio broadcast? What is the result of that order?

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