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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the only person in the bar to openly express sadness at the killing of Dona Sinhàzinha?
(a) Nacib.
(b) Anabela.
(c) Diogenes.
(d) Professor Josué.

2. With which family member does Gabriela travel to Ilhéus?
(a) Her sister.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her uncle.
(d) Her mother-in-law.

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

4. What jobs are available in Ilhéus for men who have no trade?
(a) Constructing houses and other buildings.
(b) Business.
(c) Working in the cacao warehouses or on the docks.
(d) Farming.

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

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

7. What is Father Basílio's other occupation?
(a) Plantation owner.
(b) Carpenter.
(c) Bartender.
(d) Farmer.

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

9. How much time elapses between Mundinho's announcement that an engineer will be sent from Rio and the arrival of Dr. Rômulo Vieira?
(a) More than three months.
(b) Less than six weeks.
(c) Less than two weeks.
(d) More than three years.

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

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

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

13. With whom does Nacib go to Dr. Osmundo's wake?
(a) The Captain and Nhô-Galo.
(b) Professor Josué and Tonico Bastos.
(c) The Doctor and João Fulgêncio.
(d) Colonel Ramiro Bastos and Mundinho.

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

15. Who brings a photographer to meet the engineer as he arrives in the harbor?
(a) Colonel Ribeirinho.
(b) Colonel Ramiro Bastos.
(c) Mundinho Falção.
(d) Clóvis Costa.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are no bets placed on a murder trial of an unfaithful wife?

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

3. How long has Nacib owned the Vesuvius bar?

4. Why is Clemente sad to reach Ilhéus?

5. Why does Nacib have to rush through his first breakfast prepared by Gabriela?

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