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

2. With which family member does Gabriela travel to Ilhéus?
(a) Her mother-in-law.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Her uncle.

3. Which two characters are rivals for the title of Ilhéus' most eloquent orator?
(a) The Doctor and the Capitan.
(b) Florzinha and Quinquina Dos Reis.
(c) Colonel Manuel of the Jaguars and Colonel Ramiro Bastos.
(d) Nacib and Mundinho Falção.

4. Who finances Clóvis Costa's project?
(a) Professor Josué.
(b) Enoch.
(c) Mundinho Falção.
(d) Nacib.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Dona Sinhàzinha wearing when she dies?

2. What is Father Basílio's other occupation?

3. Who owns the modern style house that is the subject of discussion among the intelligentsia at the Model Stationery Store?

4. What adjective is used to describe Chico?

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

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