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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What were the women yelling prior to the beginning of the feast?
(a) Return to earth!
(b) It is night!
(c) Rest in Peace!
(d) Save the goat!

2. How soon after the death of Francisco's father does his mother "take up" with another man?
(a) Withing two years
(b) Within months
(c) Within weeks
(d) Winthin a year

3. What does Taparica tell the slaves about their future homes?
(a) That everyone dances and cigars grow on trees
(b) That they will be killed if they don't work hard
(c) That they work is hard but they will be treated well
(d) That the land is filled with milk and honey

4. How did the family of Francisco Manoel da Silva plan to honor his memory?
(a) With dinner a a play
(b) With a series of speeches and dinner
(c) With a burial and dinner
(d) With a Requiem Mass and dinner

5. What color are the shutters on the house where Mama Wewe is staying?
(a) Blue
(b) Purple
(c) Gold
(d) White

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is Rosemary da Silva's dress?

2. What color does Francisco's wife always wear?

3. What does the author say the walls of Abomy palace are made of?

4. What religion is Rosemary da Silva?

5. What object is under a glass dome on the mantle of Mama Wewe's home?

(see the answer key)

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