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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 On the Art of Gossiping and Gabriela on the Way.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

3. What news does Mundinho Falção break to his family during his visit?
(a) He is terminally ill.
(b) He plans to run for political office.
(c) He plans to become a businessman.
(d) He is getting married.

4. Who informs Colonel Ramiro Bastos that Mundinho Falção has ensured the accreditation of the Ilhéus high school?
(a) Enoch.
(b) Nacib.
(c) The Governor.
(d) Professor Josué.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What jobs are available in Ilhéus for men who have no trade?

3. Who objects to Anabela the ballerina's performance on grounds of morality?

4. What adjective is used to describe Chico?

5. Where do the male gossips gather in Ilhéus?

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