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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Third Chapter: The Secret of Malvina, Sections titled Of Newspapers and Hearts on Fire, Gabriela and Arminda, By Lamplight, and Of the Ball and the Englishwoman.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the president of the Commercial Association?
(a) Colonel Ramiro Bastos.
(b) Ataúlfo Passos.
(c) Nacib.
(d) Mundinho Falção.

2. What is Clemente's occupation?
(a) Carpenter.
(b) Farmer.
(c) Painter.
(d) Bricklayer.

3. Tonico tells Nacib that which of Ilhéus' illustrious gentlemen is interested in setting up Gabriela in a house of her own?
(a) Colonel Manuel of the Jaguars.
(b) Colonel Ribeirinho.
(c) Colonel Melk Tavares.
(d) Colonel Ramiro Bastos.

4. What item does Clemente carry with him during his journey to Ilhéus?
(a) A guitar.
(b) A concertina.
(c) A Bible.
(d) A revolver.

5. Where does Gabriela usually leave the flower she wears behind her ear?
(a) On a bar stool.
(b) On Nacib's bed.
(c) In the street.
(d) On the canvas deck chair.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Clemente sad to reach Ilhéus?

2. Who is the only person in the bar to openly express sadness at the killing of Dona Sinhàzinha?

3. What performance will take place at the movie theater?

4. What jobs are available in Ilhéus for men who have no trade?

5. At the slave market, who offers Clemente a job?

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