View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, First Chapter: The Languor of Ofenísia, Sections titled On the Art of Gossiping and Gabriela on the Way.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. To whom does Mundinho Falção confess the reason for his initial move to Ilhéus?
(a) Colonel Ramiro Bastos.
(b) The Captain.
(c) Jacob the Russian.
(d) Nacib.

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

4. What is Clemente's occupation?
(a) Farmer.
(b) Bricklayer.
(c) Painter.
(d) Carpenter.

5. According to the Doctor's book, with which historical figure did his ancestor Ofenísia have a clandestine romance?
(a) Caramuru.
(b) Emperor Pedro II.
(c) Napoleon Bonaparte.
(d) Henry XIII.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Ezequiel Prado annoyed with the Bastoses?

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

4. What type of business does Jacob the Russian open in Ilhéus?

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 250 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample