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

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

3. Which character announces the end of the rain on the first clear morning?
(a) Colonel Jesuíno Mendonça.
(b) Colonel Ramiro Bastos.
(c) Mundinho Falção.
(d) Colonel Manuel of the Jaguars.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who informs Colonel Ramiro Bastos that Mundinho Falção has ensured the accreditation of the Ilhéus high school?

3. Who donates the photos of movie stars to the Dos Reis sisters' Nativity tableau?

4. What adjective is used to describe Chico?

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

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