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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, First Chapter: The Languor of Ofenísia, Sections titled Of the Dos Reis Sisters and their Nativity Scene, Of a Desperate Search, Of a Political Boss in the Sun, and Of a Political Conspiracy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the patron saint of Ilhéus?
(a) St. Anthony.
(b) St. Ilhéus.
(c) St. John.
(d) St. George.

2. What adjective is used to describe Chico?
(a) Intelligent.
(b) Handsome.
(c) Lazy.
(d) Strong.

3. Why does Mundinho leave Rio de Janeiro to live in Ilhéus initially?
(a) He is in love with Madeline, his brother's wife.
(b) He needs to make money to support his widowed mother.
(c) He is sickly and needs a change of climate.
(d) He owes money for gambling debts.

4. What makes the Dos Reis sisters famous in Ilhéus?
(a) Their charitable works.
(b) Their Nativity tableau.
(c) Their restaurant.
(d) Having bad tempers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the Dos Reis sisters support themselves financially?

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

3. Who is Jacob the Russian's partner?

4. Why is Ezequiel Prado annoyed with the Bastoses?

5. Who is the proprietor of the Vesuvius Bar?

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