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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. Why does Mundinho leave Rio de Janeiro to live in Ilhéus initially?
(a) He is sickly and needs a change of climate.
(b) He needs to make money to support his widowed mother.
(c) He is in love with Madeline, his brother's wife.
(d) He owes money for gambling debts.

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

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

4. According to the Doctor's book, what killed the poet Teodoro de Castro?
(a) A ruptured appendix.
(b) A broken hip.
(c) A broken heart.
(d) Apoplexy.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Jacob the Russian's partner?

3. What adjective is used to describe Chico?

4. What crop is threatened by both lack of rain and excessive rain in Ilhéus in the year 1925?

5. Where was Nacib born?

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