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

2. Why is Ezequiel Prado annoyed with the Bastoses?
(a) They refused to give him a loan for his small business.
(b) They refused to invest in his bus company.
(c) He was not appointed drain commissioner.
(d) He was not made president of the municipal council.

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

4. Which character is Nacib's employee and brings him the news that Filomena is leaving Ilhéus?
(a) Vicente.
(b) Dona Arminda.
(c) Chico.
(d) Risoleta.

5. Where was Nacib born?
(a) Syria.
(b) France.
(c) Arabia.
(d) Turkey.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do the Dos Reis sisters recommend that Nacib do to avoid having a problem finding a cook in the future?

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

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

5. What is Father Basílio's other occupation?

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