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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tonico Bastos counsel Nacib to do when Nacib confesses his love for Gabriela?
(a) Marry Gabriela.
(b) Fire Gabriela.
(c) Buy Gabriela her own house.
(d) Prohibit Gabriela from coming to the bar.

2. Who ends Gloria's loneliness?
(a) Tonico Bastos.
(b) Colonel Manuel of the Jaguars.
(c) Professor Josué.
(d) João Fulgêncio.

3. What is the theme of Dr. Ezequiel's argument at Colonel Jesuíno's trial?
(a) Civilization and progress.
(b) Justice and impartiality.
(c) Love and peace.
(d) Morality and depravity.

4. Who informs Nacib that Colonel Ribeirinho has offered Gabriela a house and jewelry?
(a) Dona Arminda.
(b) Tonico Bastos.
(c) Tuísca.
(d) Lazy Chico.

5. Who is announced to be Colonel Ramiro Bastos' political successor?
(a) Alfredo Bastos.
(b) Tonico Bastos.
(c) Colonel Amâncio Leal.
(d) Dr. Maurício.

6. Who installs Gloria in a house of her own near the station?
(a) Colonel Aristóteles Pires.
(b) Colonel Amâncio Leal.
(c) Colonel Jesuíno.
(d) Colonel Ribeirinho.

7. What literary nickname does Iracema give to Malvina?
(a) The Bronze Virgin.
(b) The Rose of Jerico.
(c) The Black Widow.
(d) Sherezade.

8. Why does Gabriela think she might not like to marry Nacib, given the opportunity?
(a) She might have to move to Arabia with him.
(b) She might have to wear shoes all the time.
(c) She might not be able to go to the movies with Dona Arminda.
(d) She might not be able to visit him at the bar anymore.

9. To which two historical figures does the Doctor compare the men responsible for the burning of the Ilhéus Daily?
(a) Napoleon and Toussaint L'Ouverture.
(b) Ivan the Terrible and Czar Nicholas I.
(c) Torquemada and Nero.
(d) Joan of Arc and Goliath.

10. Who first suggests to Nacib that he hire Gabriela as the cook for the Commerce Restaurant?
(a) Mundinho Falção.
(b) João Fulgêncio.
(c) Tonico Bastos.
(d) Dona Arminda.

11. What event does Colonel Ramiro Bastos attend against his doctor's orders?
(a) The inauguration of the El Dorado cabaret.
(b) The lecture by the federal examination supervisor.
(c) The inauguration of the library.
(d) The inauguration of the Nativity tableau.

12. Fagundes asks Gabriela to take a message to whom?
(a) Colonel Ramiro Bastos.
(b) Tonico Bastos.
(c) Mundinho Falção.
(d) Whitey.

13. What bar does Tonico frequent after the incident between him and Gabriela?
(a) The Commerce Bar.
(b) The El Dorado.
(c) The Golden Nectar.
(d) The Green Apple.

14. All of Dr. Argileu Palmeira's poetry books are named after ______________.
(a) Precious stones.
(b) Greek gods and heroes.
(c) Cities of the world.
(d) Brazilian beaches.

15. Which of the colonels has a big party to inaugurate his new house at Christmastime?
(a) Aristóteles Pires.
(b) Ramiro Bastos.
(c) Amâncio Leal.
(d) Manuel of the Jaguars.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Aristóteles after leaving the hospital?

2. Who offers Gabriela a house of her own if she leaves Nacib?

3. What does Nhô-Galo declare to be the greatest proof of love?

4. What has Colonel Amâncio lost during his years fighting?

5. How long does it take for news of São Paulo Modern Art Week to reach Ilhéus?

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