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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Two.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the other boys make fun of Cesario?
(a) Because of his blond hair and green eyes
(b) Becuase of his name
(c) Because of his limp and crossed eyes
(d) Because of his dark curly hair and brown eyes

2. How long has Francisco Manoel da Silva been dead at the time of the gathering to honor his memory?
(a) One hundred and seventeen years
(b) Seventeen months
(c) Seventeen days
(d) Seventeen years

3. What scene was depicted on the rattan mat in the bar where Uncle Procopio stopped for a drink?
(a) Elephants in an African landscape
(b) Dogs in a desert landscape
(c) Giraffes in a Chinese landscape
(d) Horses in a river landscape

4. How do members of the family listen to the presidential speech that evening?
(a) They go to the presidential palace
(b) On the television
(c) On the radio
(d) It's broadcast from vehicles traveling the streets

5. Why does Mama Wewe attend singing services?
(a) To learn English
(b) She wants to develop her voice
(c) She feels the need to worship
(d) She is looking for a place to find peace

Short Answer Questions

1. What time does the woman begin crying?

2. What color is the plaque with Dom Francisco's memorial information?

3. What color are Mama Wewe's eyes?

4. Who wins the game between the professor and Mama Wewe's brother, Antonio?

5. What name is Helene da Silva better known as?

(see the answer key)

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