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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 is Ezequiel Prado annoyed with the Bastoses?
(a) They refused to give him a loan for his small business.
(b) He was not appointed drain commissioner.
(c) He was not made president of the municipal council.
(d) They refused to invest in his bus company.

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

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

4. What makes the Dos Reis sisters famous in Ilhéus?
(a) Their Nativity tableau.
(b) Their charitable works.
(c) Having bad tempers.
(d) Their restaurant.

5. Who left the lipstick smears on Nacib's face and chest?
(a) Filomena.
(b) Dona Arminda.
(c) Ofenísia.
(d) Risoleta.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. According to the Doctor's book, with which historical figure did his ancestor Ofenísia have a clandestine romance?

4. Who is the patron saint of Ilhéus?

5. What innovation will be introduced to Ilhéus in the new hotel?

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