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

2. With whom does Mundinho play checkers and backgammon?
(a) Colonel Manuel of the Jaguars.
(b) Jacob the Russian.
(c) Nacib.
(d) The Captain.

3. To which organization do the high society women who walk barefoot in the procession belong?
(a) The Catholic Church.
(b) The Progress Club.
(c) The Daughters of Mary.
(d) Sisters of Charity.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the patron saint of Ilhéus?

2. To whom does Mundinho Falção confess the reason for his initial move to Ilhéus?

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

4. Who is the proprietor of the Vesuvius Bar?

5. How does Nacib receive Brazilian citizenship?

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