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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 proprietor of the Vesuvius Bar?
(a) Mundinho Falção.
(b) Nacib.
(c) Filomena.
(d) Jacob the Russian.

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

3. With whom does Mundinho play checkers and backgammon?
(a) Nacib.
(b) Jacob the Russian.
(c) Colonel Manuel of the Jaguars.
(d) The Captain.

4. To whom does Mundinho Falção confess the reason for his initial move to Ilhéus?
(a) The Captain.
(b) Nacib.
(c) Colonel Ramiro Bastos.
(d) Jacob the Russian.

5. What is Father Basílio's other occupation?
(a) Bartender.
(b) Farmer.
(c) Carpenter.
(d) Plantation owner.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Nacib born?

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

3. How long has Nacib owned the Vesuvius bar?

4. Who left the lipstick smears on Nacib's face and chest?

5. After speaking to the Dos Reis sisters, where does Nacib begin his search for a cook?

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