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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, pages 134-150 and Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the souvenir Francisco provides to visiting French dignitaries?
(a) A golden bowl shaped like a skull
(b) A tapestry with a mythical creature woven into it
(c) A toothpick holder shaped like a porcupine
(d) A silver toothpick shaped like a python

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

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

4. What is used to make the rosaries that are the prized possession of Yovogan?
(a) Pearls
(b) Jaguar claws
(c) Gold nuggets
(d) Human teeth

5. What is Francisco's wife carrying when he meets her for the first time?
(a) Green oranges
(b) Ripe figs
(c) A stack of aprons
(d) A baby

Short Answer Questions

1. What scheme does Isadoro have in mind when he returns from France?

2. How old is Agostinho-Ezekiel da Silva?

3. What do members of the family think about the president's speech?

4. After Francisco begins his roaming, he knows "flashes of happiness," but only in what instance?

5. Hhow many rooms are there in Francisco's childhood home?

(see the answer key)

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