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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. Which distant ancestor of Dona Sinhàzinha is used to explain her tragic end?
(a) Colonel Luís Antônio d'Ávila.
(b) Dom Pedro II.
(c) Teodoro de Castro.
(d) Ofenísia.

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

3. Who becomes frightened after hearing about the beating of the municipal employee and leaves Ilhéus?
(a) João Fulgêncio.
(b) Mundinho.
(c) Anabela.
(d) The engineer.

4. What word does Gabriela use to describe Nacib that surprises him?
(a) Sad.
(b) Fat.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) Jolly.

5. What threat does Malvina make when confronted by her father?
(a) She will kill him.
(b) She will run away with the engineer.
(c) She will kill herself.
(d) She will join a convent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Colonel Altino advise Mundinho to do when he is visiting the Àguas Pretas plantation?

2. Who left the lipstick smears on Nacib's face and chest?

3. Who begins to pursue Risoleta's affections at the cabaret in front of Nacib?

4. Who takes the rose that Gabriela wears behind her ear and puts it in his buttonhole?

5. Whose attendance at Dona Sinhàzinha's wake surprises the other mourners?

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