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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. Who is considered to be the most elegant man in Ilhéus?

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

3. How does Dona Sinhàzinha's wake differ from Dr. Osmundo's wake?

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

5. Where do the male gossips gather in Ilhéus?

Short Essay Questions

1. As he explains it to Colonel Ramiro Bastos, why does Colonel Altino believe that Mundinho Falção is already governing Ilhéus? What does he believe Colonel Ramiro Bastos' position to be in Ilhéus? Why is this a problem in his opinion?

2. Where does Colonel Altino sit when he visits Colonel Ramiro Bastos' house? How does this compare with where he sits when he visits Mundinho Falção's office?

3. What is Nhô-Galo's attitude toward gossip? What are other common reactions to gossip in Ilhéus?

4. How does Colonel Altino react to Colonel Ramiro Bastos' appearance when he goes to visit him? How has Ramiro Bastos changed in the last few months?

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

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. Who are Chiquinha and Juca? What does Colonel Coriolano Ribeiro have done to them when he discovers their relationship?

8. Describe Dr. Osmundo's funeral procession. Who are the attendees? What is significant about the route that the procession takes?

9. What is Dona Arminda's profession? How has her occupation changed with new progressive ideas, and what is her opinion of these changes?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the theme of marriage in Gabriela, Clove, and Cinnamon. In what ways is marriage presented as advantageous, and in what ways is it presented as disadvantageous? Whom does it benefit in the novel, and whom does it harm? Give three examples from the text. What is the overall message about marriage in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

What is the importance of setting in Gabriela, Clove, and Cinnamon? Where do the significant scenes take place? In what time period is the novel set? Why is this significant?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of appearances in Gabriela, Clove, and Cinnamon. How does preoccupation with appearances affect the relationships between the characters throughout the novel? Give three specific examples from the text. How does this theme relate to the overall message of the novel?

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