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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Gabriela eating the first time Clemente sees her?
(a) A mango.
(b) A guava.
(c) A banana.
(d) Cacao.

2. Where does Mundinho Falção's family live?
(a) Rio de Janeiro.
(b) Minas Gerais.
(c) Salvador.
(d) São Paulo.

3. What is one reason that Nacib has never married?
(a) He enjoys his bachelor lifestyle.
(b) He does not like children.
(c) He does not want to have to kill his wife if she deceives him.
(d) He prefers solitude.

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

5. With whom does Nacib go to Dr. Osmundo's wake?
(a) Colonel Ramiro Bastos and Mundinho.
(b) The Doctor and João Fulgêncio.
(c) Professor Josué and Tonico Bastos.
(d) The Captain and Nhô-Galo.

6. What is Dona Sinhàzinha wearing when she dies?
(a) A housecoat.
(b) Nothing.
(c) White lingerie.
(d) Black stockings.

7. Which character announces the end of the rain on the first clear morning?
(a) Mundinho Falção.
(b) Colonel Manuel of the Jaguars.
(c) Colonel Jesuíno Mendonça.
(d) Colonel Ramiro Bastos.

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

9. Who owns the modern style house that is the subject of discussion among the intelligentsia at the Model Stationery Store?
(a) Colonel Melk Tavares.
(b) Mundinho Falção.
(c) Colonel Coriolano Ribeiro.
(d) Colonel Manuel of the Jaguars.

10. What game does the Captain attempt to teach Gabriela?
(a) Checkers.
(b) Old maid.
(c) Chess.
(d) Backgammon.

11. Why is Clemente sad to reach Ilhéus?
(a) He will have to find work as a bricklayer.
(b) He will have to learn how to plant cacao.
(c) He will be separated from Gabriela.
(d) He will be reunited with his wife.

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

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

14. Who is the proprietor of the Vesuvius Bar?
(a) Filomena.
(b) Mundinho Falção.
(c) Jacob the Russian.
(d) Nacib.

15. What project does Clóvis Costa present to the Colonel, only to be rejected?
(a) Building a new athletic field.
(b) Opening a new hospital.
(c) Establishing a daily newspaper.
(d) Landscaping the parks.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. With whom does Mundinho play checkers and backgammon?

3. According to the Doctor's book, with which historical figure did his ancestor Ofenísia have a clandestine romance?

4. What item does Clemente carry with him during his journey to Ilhéus?

5. Who begins to pursue Risoleta's affections at the cabaret in front of Nacib?

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