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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 Newspapers and Hearts on Fire, Gabriela and Arminda, By Lamplight, and Of the Ball and the Englishwoman.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

3. What is the name of the Bastos' weekly newspaper?
(a) The Ilhéus Weekly.
(b) The Ilhéus Journal.
(c) The Southern Journal.
(d) The Southern Weekly.

4. Why does Gabriela think she might not like to marry Nacib, given the opportunity?
(a) She might have to move to Arabia with him.
(b) She might not be able to visit him at the bar anymore.
(c) She might have to wear shoes all the time.
(d) She might not be able to go to the movies with Dona Arminda.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To which two historical figures does the Doctor compare the men responsible for the burning of the Ilhéus Daily?

2. What does Anabela ask the men at the bar to write for her?

3. Which character is Nacib's employee and brings him the news that Filomena is leaving Ilhéus?

4. What item does Clemente carry with him during his journey to Ilhéus?

5. What novel does Malvina purchase despite the fact that some consider the book to be inappropriate for girls to read?

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