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1. According to King Afonso, what have been the detrimental effects of the
Portuguese presence in his kingdom?

2. What do the letters reveal about the mechanics of the slave trade in the
kingdom? Who participated in it?

3. What do the letters reveal about King Afonso's attitude toward slavery?
Was he opposed to the practice in its entirety or only certain aspects of it?

4. What steps has the king taken to deal with the problems caused by the
Portuguese? What do the letters suggest about the effectiveness of these
steps?

5. How would you characterize Afonso's attitude toward the power and
authority of the king of Portugal? Does he consider himself inferior to the
Portuguese king or his equal?

6. Based on this evidence, what do you conclude was King Afonso's concep-
tion of the ideal relationship between the Portuguese and his kingdom?