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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Taparica tell the slaves about their future homes?

2. What event does Francisco host each Saturday after the groups of Brazilians colonize the region?

3. Which is true of Mr. George Lawson's factory?

4. How much time passes before Francisco is named the Viceroy of Ouidah?

5. What name is given to the military group made up of women?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the event that's taking place as the story opens. What is the significance of the da Silva family being ordered to listen to a radio broadcast? What is the result of that order?

Essay Topic 2

Francisco has "flashes of happiness" during the years after he leaves the priest, but it's noted that these come only when he thinks about moving on to something new. What does this say about Francisco's personality? What kind of life would be expected from a person with this kind of personality?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the situation that arises in which one king is replaced with another. What is the role of Francisco in this situation?

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