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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the occupation of the man with whom Manuelzinho leaves Francisco after his mother's death?
(a) He's a priest
(b) He's a cattle rancher
(c) He's a ferryman
(d) He's a dairy farmer

2. Why does Mama Wewe choose azure cloth to wrap Cesario's body?
(a) It's the colors Angels wear in Heaven
(b) It's the color of a robin's egg
(c) It's the color of the sea
(d) It's the color of clouds

3. What was the main ambition of Jijibou's father?
(a) To have grandchildren
(b) To become wealthy
(c) To have a white son-in-law
(d) To have his daughter well cared for

4. What color was Father Olimpio de Silva's cassock?
(a) Maroon
(b) Crimson
(c) Tangerine
(d) Orange

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Yovogan wearing when he first encounters Francisco?

2. Where does Francisco live?

3. Why was Taparica tortured?

4. What does Francisco do when he finds a stray animal on his property?

5. Uncle Procopio says the family would starve without what crop?

(see the answer key)

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