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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Gabriela express her gratitude for the gifts that Nacib brings her?
(a) She makes him a special dessert.
(b) She kisses his cheek.
(c) She kisses the palm of his hand.
(d) She cooks him a special dinner.

2. After speaking to the Dos Reis sisters, where does Nacib begin his search for a cook?
(a) Conquista.
(b) Pontal.
(c) Unhão Hill.
(d) Seabra Plaza.

3. What is Gabriela eating the first time Clemente sees her?
(a) A guava.
(b) A banana.
(c) A mango.
(d) Cacao.

4. What do the Dos Reis sisters recommend that Nacib do to avoid having a problem finding a cook in the future?
(a) Get married.
(b) Close the bar.
(c) Teach Chico to cook.
(d) Learn to cook.

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

6. What does Anabela ask the men at the bar to write for her?
(a) Opinions about her performance.
(b) A history of Ilhéus.
(c) Love letters.
(d) Poetry.

7. Where will Anabela's dance performance take place?
(a) The town hall.
(b) The cabaret.
(c) The movie theatre.
(d) The brothel.

8. What innovation will be introduced to Ilhéus in the new hotel?
(a) A swimming pool.
(b) An elevator.
(c) An escalator.
(d) A hot tub.

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

10. Jesuíno takes refuge after killing his wife and Osmundo in the house of ______________.
(a) Colonel Coriolano Ribeiro.
(b) Colonel Ramiro Bastos.
(c) Colonel Manuel of the Jaguars.
(d) Colonel Amâncio Leal.

11. Who begins to pursue Risoleta's affections at the cabaret in front of Nacib?
(a) Dr. Ezequiel.
(b) Prince Sandra.
(c) Mundinho Falção.
(d) Tonico Bastos.

12. 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) No one cries at Dr. Osmundo's wake.
(c) There are fewer visitors at Dona Sinhàzinha's wake.
(d) There is a closed casket at Dona Sinhàzinha's wake.

13. To whom does Mundinho Falção confess the reason for his initial move to Ilhéus?
(a) Colonel Ramiro Bastos.
(b) Jacob the Russian.
(c) Nacib.
(d) The Captain.

14. According to the Doctor's book, with which historical figure did his ancestor Ofenísia have a clandestine romance?
(a) Caramuru.
(b) Emperor Pedro II.
(c) Napoleon Bonaparte.
(d) Henry XIII.

15. What performance will take place at the movie theater?
(a) Prince Sandra's magic act.
(b) Anabela's Dance of the Seven Veils.
(c) Mundinho Falção's speech.
(d) A debate between the Doctor and the Captain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Clemente's occupation?

2. What is the name of the Bastos' weekly newspaper?

3. Where does Nacib go after attending Dr. Osmundo's wake to dispel the vision of death?

4. Who teaches Gabriela to wear a rose behind her ear?

5. Which character influences Colonel Ribeirinho's decision to become active in politics in supporting Mundinho?

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