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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the memorial event almost canceled?
(a) The family can't agree on a service time
(b) Members of the family come down with the flu
(c) A young military officer demands that it be cancelled
(d) The church is not available

2. Who wins the game between the professor and Mama Wewe's brother, Antonio?
(a) Antonio
(b) It's a tie
(c) Neither
(d) The professor

3. What had Francisco de Silva provided to the king of Dahomy?
(a) Slaves, guns and fine material
(b) Rum, whiskey and brandy
(c) Fine material, tobacco and precious gems
(d) Rum, tobacco and guns

4. When did Mama Wewe fall in love with the professor?
(a) When she was nineteen
(b) She'd never loved him
(c) In 1998
(d) Exactly ninety-eight years ago

5. What spice is used on the pigs' heads served at the family feast?
(a) Oregano
(b) Pepper
(c) Cumin
(d) Ginger

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following items was not on the shelf in Dom Francisco's room?

2. What does the young girl say is wrong with Mama Wewe?

3. How do members of the family listen to the presidential speech that evening?

4. What is the disease contracted by the professor's traveling partner?

5. What is the question the family wants answered before Mama Wewe dies?

(see the answer key)

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