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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Second Chapter: The Loneliness of Gloria, Sections titled Of a Charming Rascal, Of Twilight, Of the Intricate Ways of Love, or How Nacib Hired a Cook, and Of the Boat in the Forest.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What crop is threatened by both lack of rain and excessive rain in Ilhéus in the year 1925?
(a) Bananas.
(b) Cacao.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Brazil nuts.

2. Who brings news of Colonel Jesuíno's crime to those congregated at Nacib's bar?
(a) The Doctor.
(b) The Captain.
(c) Tuísca.
(d) Lazy Chico.

3. What innovation will be introduced to Ilhéus in the new hotel?
(a) An escalator.
(b) A hot tub.
(c) An elevator.
(d) A swimming pool.

4. What adjective is used to describe Chico?
(a) Intelligent.
(b) Lazy.
(c) Strong.
(d) Handsome.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where will Anabela's dance performance take place?

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

3. Whom does Jesuíno hire to defend him in the trial?

4. What is Dr. Felismino's nickname?

5. Where do the female gossips gather in Ilhéus?

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