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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. How do the Dos Reis sisters support themselves financially?
(a) Midwifery.
(b) Teaching elementary school.
(c) Dancing in a cabaret.
(d) Rental properties and selling cakes and candies.

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

3. Where does Mundinho Falção's family live?
(a) Salvador.
(b) Rio de Janeiro.
(c) São Paulo.
(d) Minas Gerais.

4. What do the Dos Reis sisters recommend that Nacib do to avoid having a problem finding a cook in the future?
(a) Get married.
(b) Learn to cook.
(c) Close the bar.
(d) Teach Chico to cook.

5. Who is Jacob the Russian's partner?
(a) Nacib.
(b) The Doctor.
(c) Moacir Estrêla.
(d) Mundinho Falção

Short Answer Questions

1. What project does Clóvis Costa present to the Colonel, only to be rejected?

2. Who is the proprietor of the Vesuvius Bar?

3. With whom does Mundinho play checkers and backgammon?

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

5. Whom does Nacib encounter in Seabra Plaza sunning himself?

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