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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Third Chapter: The Secret of Malvina, Sections titled Of the Devil Loose in the Streets, The Virgin of the Rocks, Of Love Eternal, or a Door Ajar, Gabriela's Song, Of Flowers and Vases, and Of Dredges and a Bride.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Nacib interrupt Mundinho, the Captain, and the Doctor as they are having dinner and making plans?
(a) Vesuvius Bar.
(b) Bataclan.
(c) Hotel Coelho.
(d) Café Chic.

2. According to João Fulgêncio, why is Gloria a public utility and a social necessity?
(a) Her beauty inspires poetry and art.
(b) She raises the sex life of the community to a higher level.
(c) She keeps Colonel Coriolano Ribeiro out of trouble.
(d) She gives the spinsters something to talk about.

3. What type of business does Jacob the Russian open in Ilhéus?
(a) A cabaret.
(b) A restaurant.
(c) A bus company.
(d) A dry goods store.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Ezequiel Prado annoyed with the Bastoses?

2. What is Father Basílio's other occupation?

3. Tonico tells Nacib that which of Ilhéus' illustrious gentlemen is interested in setting up Gabriela in a house of her own?

4. What is Dr. Felismino's nickname?

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

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