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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, First Chapter: The Languor of Ofenísia, Sections titled Of the Dos Reis Sisters and their Nativity Scene, Of a Desperate Search, Of a Political Boss in the Sun, and Of a Political Conspiracy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Nacib receive Brazilian citizenship?
(a) He is awarded citizenship after serving in the armed forces.
(b) He takes an exam and becomes a naturalized citizen.
(c) His mother was Brazilian, so he is a dual citizen.
(d) His father purchases a birth certificate from the notary Segismundo.

2. Where was Nacib born?
(a) Turkey.
(b) Arabia.
(c) Syria.
(d) France.

3. Who is Jacob the Russian's partner?
(a) Moacir Estrêla.
(b) Nacib.
(c) The Doctor.
(d) Mundinho Falção

4. According to Mundinho, who are the leading exporters of cacao in Ilhéus?
(a) Colonel Ramiro Bastos and Nacib.
(b) The Captain and Dona Arminda.
(c) Father Basílio and the Doctor.
(d) The Kaufmanns and Stevenson.

5. What are Prince Sandra's and Anabela's respective occupations?
(a) Magician and ballerina.
(b) Athlete and cheerleader.
(c) Monarch and mistress.
(d) Government official and schoolteacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Doctor's book, with which historical figure did his ancestor Ofenísia have a clandestine romance?

2. Whom does Nacib encounter in Seabra Plaza sunning himself?

3. How do the Dos Reis sisters support themselves financially?

4. To whom does Mundinho Falção confess the reason for his initial move to Ilhéus?

5. What news does Mundinho Falção break to his family during his visit?

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