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What resembles the taste of the marrowy substance found under the shell?
What resembles the taste of the marrowy substance found under the shell?
- Almond (correct)
- Honeydew
- Coconut water
- Pineapple
How is oil produced from the marrowy substance of the cocoanut?
How is oil produced from the marrowy substance of the cocoanut?
- By fermenting the water alone
- By allowing the substance to rot and then boiling it (correct)
- By boiling fresh coconut water
- By squeezing the fresh substance through cloth
What is the process to make vinegar from the cocoanut?
What is the process to make vinegar from the cocoanut?
- Mixing water with the oil
- Boiling the marrowy substance
- Allowing the oil to stand for a week
- Fermenting the congealed water and placing it in the sun (correct)
What is one of the uses of the marrowy substance in addition to making milk?
What is one of the uses of the marrowy substance in addition to making milk?
How many persons can a family support on two cocoanut trees?
How many persons can a family support on two cocoanut trees?
What characteristic distinguishes the palm trees mentioned in the content from date-palms?
What characteristic distinguishes the palm trees mentioned in the content from date-palms?
What was the name of the island where the inhabitants mentioned in the content lived?
What was the name of the island where the inhabitants mentioned in the content lived?
What did the captain-general show to the natives to honor them?
What did the captain-general show to the natives to honor them?
What type of clothing was the queen wearing during the event?
What type of clothing was the queen wearing during the event?
What did the captain sprinkle on the queen and her companions?
What did the captain sprinkle on the queen and her companions?
What was the main reason the people wanted to keep their idols?
What was the main reason the people wanted to keep their idols?
What did the captain propose to do for the sick man?
What did the captain propose to do for the sick man?
What miracle occurred after the baptism of the sick man?
What miracle occurred after the baptism of the sick man?
After the baptism, what did the captain provide for the sick man?
After the baptism, what did the captain provide for the sick man?
What did the king promise the captain regarding idol worship?
What did the king promise the captain regarding idol worship?
What was the condition of the sick man before the baptism?
What was the condition of the sick man before the baptism?
What was the captain's main message to the king about his conversion to Christianity?
What was the captain's main message to the king about his conversion to Christianity?
What condition did the captain impose on the chiefs regarding their obedience to the king?
What condition did the captain impose on the chiefs regarding their obedience to the king?
Why did the king request some men to stay with him?
Why did the king request some men to stay with him?
What did the captain tell the people to do with their idols?
What did the captain tell the people to do with their idols?
What ritual did the captain teach the people to perform daily?
What ritual did the captain teach the people to perform daily?
What was the captain’s reason for taking children of the chiefs with him?
What was the captain’s reason for taking children of the chiefs with him?
What symbolic act did the captain perform with the king?
What symbolic act did the captain perform with the king?
What names did the captain decide to give the king and his people upon conversion?
What names did the captain decide to give the king and his people upon conversion?
How many individuals were baptized during the event described?
How many individuals were baptized during the event described?
What name was given to the queen after her baptism?
What name was given to the queen after her baptism?
Which king's name is mentioned in the text as having a close relationship with the captain?
Which king's name is mentioned in the text as having a close relationship with the captain?
What did the queen request to keep instead of her idols?
What did the queen request to keep instead of her idols?
What was used to commemorate the island where a hamlet was burned for refusing to obey?
What was used to commemorate the island where a hamlet was burned for refusing to obey?
What was significant about the clothing of the queen described in the text?
What was significant about the clothing of the queen described in the text?
What action was taken against the hamlet on the neighboring island?
What action was taken against the hamlet on the neighboring island?
What did the captain do daily during the days following the events?
What did the captain do daily during the days following the events?
What weapon caused the captain to fall face downward?
What weapon caused the captain to fall face downward?
How did the crew respond after the captain was killed?
How did the crew respond after the captain was killed?
What did the natives do to the captain after he was wounded?
What did the natives do to the captain after he was wounded?
What aspect of the captain's character is highlighted in relation to his navigation skills?
What aspect of the captain's character is highlighted in relation to his navigation skills?
What was the condition of the captain when he attempted to draw his sword?
What was the condition of the captain when he attempted to draw his sword?
How long did the crew continue to fight despite the attacks from the natives?
How long did the crew continue to fight despite the attacks from the natives?
What happened to the men after the captain ordered them to retire slowly?
What happened to the men after the captain ordered them to retire slowly?
What did the Christian king do upon learning of the captain's death?
What did the Christian king do upon learning of the captain's death?
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Study Notes
The Coconut Palm
- The coconut palm is a valuable resource for the native people.
- The white marrowy substance inside the coconut is edible, with a taste similar to almonds.
- It can be dried and made into bread.
- The clear water within the marrowy substance is refreshing and can be used to make oil, vinegar, and milk.
The Native People
- The native people lived on the island of Zuluan.
- They were friendly and conversable.
- Two coconut palms could support a family of six people.
- They used the trees for wine production, rotating between two trees for sustained yield.
- The trees have a lifespan of about 100 years.
The Spanish Encounter
- The Spanish captain-general visited Zuluan and interacted with the native people.
- He showed them his merchandise, including spices and gold, which impressed them.
- The captain-general baptized the king, the queen, and around 800 other people.
- He named the king Don Carlo, the queen Johanna, and others according to Spanish royalty.
- The captain-general aimed to convert the natives to Christianity.
- The captain-general was killed by the natives during an attack, possibly because they did not accept his religion.
The King and Queen
- The king's name was Raia Humabon.
- The queen's name was Juana.
- The king's brother was a brave and wise man who fell ill.
- The queen was young and beautiful. She adorned herself with a white and black cloth and a palm leaf hat.
- The queen was fascinated by the image of the child Jesus and asked for it as a replacement for her idols.
The Captain-General
- The captain-general was known for his courage and determination.
- He was a skilled navigator and sea chart expert.
- He was killed in action while defending his crew from the natives.
- His death deeply saddened the Christian king who had become his friend.
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