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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 the patron saint of Ilhéus?
(a) St. George.
(b) St. Anthony.
(c) St. John.
(d) St. Ilhéus.

3. According to Mundinho, who are the leading exporters of cacao in Ilhéus?
(a) Colonel Ramiro Bastos and Nacib.
(b) The Kaufmanns and Stevenson.
(c) The Captain and Dona Arminda.
(d) Father Basílio and the Doctor.

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

5. How long has Nacib owned the Vesuvius bar?
(a) Five years.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Eighteen years.
(d) One year.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the Dos Reis sisters support themselves financially?

2. What is Father Basílio's other occupation?

3. Why does Mundinho leave Rio de Janeiro to live in Ilhéus initially?

4. With whom does Mundinho play checkers and backgammon?

5. What news does Mundinho Falção break to his family during his visit?

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