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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 the Devil Loose in the Streets, The Virgin of the Rocks, Of Love Eternal, or a Door Ajar, Gabriela's Song, Of Flowers and Vases, and Of Dredges and a Bride.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Dona Sinhàzinha's wake differ from Dr. Osmundo's wake?
(a) Dona Sinhàzinha's wake takes place the day after Dr. Osmundo's.
(b) There are fewer visitors at Dona Sinhàzinha's wake.
(c) No one cries at Dr. Osmundo's wake.
(d) There is a closed casket at Dona Sinhàzinha's wake.

2. Why does Dona Sinhàzinha's wake take place at her cousin's house?
(a) Her cousin's house was the only space large enough for the event.
(b) Her cousin is her only relative in town.
(c) The rest of her family disowned her.
(d) Her cousin was her closest friend.

3. Who takes the rose that Gabriela wears behind her ear and puts it in his buttonhole?
(a) The Judge.
(b) The Captain.
(c) Dr. Ezequiel Prado.
(d) The Doctor.

4. Who brought the architect who designed the first modern style house in town to Ilhéus?
(a) Colonel Manuel of the Jaguars.
(b) Mundinho Falção.
(c) Colonel Coriolano Ribeiro.
(d) Colonel Melk Tavares.

5. Where does Gloria live?
(a) In a brothel.
(b) Seabra Plaza.
(c) St. Sebastian Square.
(d) Colonel Coriolano Ribeiro's plantation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What crop is threatened by both lack of rain and excessive rain in Ilhéus in the year 1925?

2. Why does Dona Arminda believe that Gabriela must be a natural spirit medium?

3. Which distant ancestor of Dona Sinhàzinha is used to explain her tragic end?

4. According to Mundinho, who are the leading exporters of cacao in Ilhéus?

5. Who offers Gabriela a house of her own if she leaves Nacib?

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