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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. Why does the Fagundes refrain from talking back to Colonel Melk Tavares when he is belittled?
(a) Melk has given him serious beatings.
(b) Melk has threatened to kill him.
(c) Melk pays him twice as much as the other workers.
(d) Melk rescued him from the police once.

2. With which women does Mundinho Falção dance during the ball?
(a) Iracema and Jerusa.
(b) Gabriela and Malvina.
(c) Malvina and Celestina.
(d) Gloria and Gabriela.

3. What position is the Captain given after he loses the position of official orator?
(a) Treasurer.
(b) Vice president.
(c) Secretary.
(d) Librarian.

4. What are Prince Sandra's and Anabela's respective occupations?
(a) Athlete and cheerleader.
(b) Monarch and mistress.
(c) Government official and schoolteacher.
(d) Magician and ballerina.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Nacib owned the Vesuvius bar?

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

3. With which family member does Gabriela travel to Ilhéus?

4. Tonico tells Nacib that which of Ilhéus' illustrious gentlemen is interested in setting up Gabriela in a house of her own?

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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