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1. Who is Mexia?

Mexia is half Black and half Indian, and she is said to be the concubine of Father Tollinare. She is the priest's housekeeper, and she is very beautiful. She never speaks to anyone, not even the Father.

2. What does Father Tollinare teach Almeyda and other children?

Father Tollinare teaches Almeyda and some of the Black, Indian, and white children. He teaches them the catechism and how to read from the Bible. He teaches them how to read and write. He also teaches geography, Bible stories, and the lives of the saints.

3. What room is in the back of the one where Father Tollinare teaches Almeyda and the other children to read?

There is a room in the back of the one where Father Tollinare teaches Almeyda and the other children to read. Almeyda liked to imagine what was inside there. One day, she dared to open the door. She discovers the room is filled with books. Mexia finds her and tells her there will be trouble if the Father finds her in the room.

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