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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 innovation will be introduced to Ilhéus in the new hotel?
(a) An elevator.
(b) A hot tub.
(c) An escalator.
(d) A swimming pool.

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

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

4. What project does Clóvis Costa present to the Colonel, only to be rejected?
(a) Landscaping the parks.
(b) Establishing a daily newspaper.
(c) Opening a new hospital.
(d) Building a new athletic field.

5. What crop is threatened by both lack of rain and excessive rain in Ilhéus in the year 1925?
(a) Bananas.
(b) Cacao.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Brazil nuts.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which character announces the end of the rain on the first clear morning?

4. What adjective is used to describe Chico?

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

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