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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. With whom does Nacib go to Dr. Osmundo's wake?

3. Who brings news of Colonel Jesuíno's crime to those congregated at Nacib's bar?

4. Who donates the photos of movie stars to the Dos Reis sisters' Nativity tableau?

5. What is Father Basílio's other occupation?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mundinho Falção initially leave Rio de Janeiro for Ilhéus? How does this affect his feelings for the town?

2. Is Nacib interested in being married? Why has he not yet married?

3. Why does Nacib first notice Gabriela at the slave market? What remark from Gabriela makes him offer her the job as his cook?

4. Whom does Nacib see walking towards the beach with Mundinho Falção? What are they doing, and what does this make Nacib suspect?

5. Why does Gabriela agree to help Fagundes by going out alone to look for Whitey? Why is this potentially dangerous for her?

6. Why does Diogenes object to having Anabela the ballerina perform at his theatre? Where do the men at the bar suggest for her to perform, and why does Prince Sandra agree to this arrangement?

7. Where does Gloria live? Why does this offend the women of Ilhéus?

8. What natural talent does Dona Arminda suspect Gabriela has? What makes her think this?

9. How does Dr. Felismino respond to his wife's infidelity? What is the outcome of his action? What becomes of him?

10. How does the Commercial Association rescue art in Ilhéus? Who performs at the dance for the inauguration of the new headquarters? How does the crowd respond?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Government is a major theme in Gabriela, Clove, and Cinnamon. How does the way in which Colonel Ramiro Bastos governs Ilhéus contrast with the way in which Mundinho governs the town? In what way is Nacib's leadership style similar to Mundinho's? If Nacib is analogous to Mundinho in governance, who is analogous to Colonel Ramiro Bastos?

Essay Topic 2

Deception is a significant theme in Gabriela, Clove, and Cinnamon. Give two examples of deception in the narrative, and explain the consequences for the protagonist. What message is communicated about deception and truth in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

How is the theme of honor presented in Gabriela, Clove, and Cinnamon? What behaviors are considered honorable, and which are considered to be dishonorable? Does this change throughout the course of the novel? Give three examples from the text to support your response.

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