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

2. Whom does Nacib encounter in Seabra Plaza sunning himself?
(a) The Captain.
(b) Colonel Ramiro Bastos.
(c) Colonel Manuel of the Jaguars.
(d) Mundinho Falção.

3. Who left the lipstick smears on Nacib's face and chest?
(a) Dona Arminda.
(b) Filomena.
(c) Ofenísia.
(d) Risoleta.

4. What type of business does Jacob the Russian open in Ilhéus?
(a) A restaurant.
(b) A bus company.
(c) A dry goods store.
(d) A cabaret.

5. Who donates the photos of movie stars to the Dos Reis sisters' Nativity tableau?
(a) The students at the parochial school.
(b) The parishoners at the local church.
(c) Colonel Ramiro Bastos.
(d) Mundinho Falção.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mundinho, who are the leading exporters of cacao in Ilhéus?

2. To whom does Mundinho Falção confess the reason for his initial move to Ilhéus?

3. Why is Ezequiel Prado annoyed with the Bastoses?

4. What socially recognized relationship does Father Basílio have with the children he fathered with Otália?

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

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