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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chpater Five, pages 111-133.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the prevalent smell during March at the home of Joaquim's family?
(a) Molasses
(b) Tobacco
(c) Jasmine
(d) Roses

2. What time does the woman begin crying?
(a) Eight o'clock
(b) Twenty-five minutes past eight
(c) Seven o'clock
(d) Four o'clock

3. What title is Joaquim eventually granted?
(a) Baron
(b) King
(c) Prince
(d) Knight

4. Hhow many rooms are there in Francisco's childhood home?
(a) One
(b) Four
(c) Two
(d) Three

5. What is the answer to one of Francisco's favorite riddles about "girls in a castle clothed in yellow?"
(a) Eggs
(b) Bananas
(c) A church
(d) Oranges

Short Answer Questions

1. What does "Simbodji" mean?

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

3. When did Mama Wewe fall in love with the professor?

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

5. Why does Mama Wewe attend singing services?

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