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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Second Chapter: The Loneliness of Gloria, Sections titled Gabriela Asleep, Of Food and Funerals, A Parenthetical Story with a Moral, and The Banquet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose attendance at Dona Sinhàzinha's wake surprises the other mourners?
(a) Gloria.
(b) Colonel Ramiro Bastos.
(c) Malvina.
(d) Colonel Jesuíno.

2. Who informs Colonel Ramiro Bastos that Mundinho Falção has ensured the accreditation of the Ilhéus high school?
(a) Enoch.
(b) Nacib.
(c) Professor Josué.
(d) The Governor.

3. Whom does Tonico Bastos fear?
(a) His father.
(b) His wife.
(c) His brother.
(d) His godfather.

4. What is Dr. Felismino's nickname?
(a) Wild Boar.
(b) Mr. Cruel.
(c) Tame Ox.
(d) Dr. Evil.

5. Where does Tonico Bastos work?
(a) An engineering firm in Itabuna.
(b) A notary's office in Ilhéus.
(c) A hospital in Bahia.
(d) His father's cacao plantation.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Dona Sinhàzinha's wake take place at her cousin's house?

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

4. Jesuíno takes refuge after killing his wife and Osmundo in the house of ______________.

5. Where does Dona Arminda announce that she is going when she meets Gabriela?

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