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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Professor Josué's heart in mourning?
(a) Malvina has become ill and died.
(b) Malvina has decided to join a convent.
(c) Malvina has become engaged to Mundinho.
(d) Malvina spends time walking on the avenue with the engineer.

2. What role does Tuísca play in his circus performance?
(a) Lion tamer.
(b) Ringmaster.
(c) The servant in The Clown's Daughter.
(d) Monkey trainer.

3. Why is Gabriela uncomfortable at the New Year's Ball?
(a) Her dress is too tight.
(b) She is too cold.
(c) She is too hot.
(d) Her shoes pinch her big toe.

4. What does Nhô-Galo declare to be the greatest proof of love?
(a) Kisses.
(b) Fidelity.
(c) Expensive gifts.
(d) Sacrifice.

5. What name does Mundinho suggest for Nacib's new restaurant?
(a) The Silver Fork.
(b) The Black Swan.
(c) Gabriela's.
(d) Commerce Restaurant.

6. Who attempts to publicly snub Gabriela?
(a) Dona Vera.
(b) Colonel Ramiro Bastos.
(c) Nacib's sister.
(d) Dona Angela.

7. What is the only thing that Malvina likes about Ilhéus?
(a) The meetings of the Rui Barbosa Literary Society.
(b) Her classmates.
(c) The dances at the Progress Club.
(d) Her modern style house.

8. What language is Nacib's language of love?
(a) Spanish.
(b) Arabic.
(c) Portuguese.
(d) French.

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

10. To what does Colonel Altino attribute his decision to support Mundinho over Colonel Ramiro Bastos?
(a) The sandbar.
(b) Civility.
(c) High-backed chairs.
(d) Progress.

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

12. What special part is Gabriela asked to perform in the Three Kings pageant?
(a) Playing the drums.
(b) Carrying the horn.
(c) Carrying the banner.
(d) Playing the Virgin Mary.

13. What position is the Captain given after he loses the position of official orator?
(a) Librarian.
(b) Treasurer.
(c) Secretary.
(d) Vice president.

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

15. Who escorts Gabriela home from Colonel Ramiro Bastos' house on the night of the manhunt?
(a) The Captain.
(b) Dr. Demosthenes.
(c) Alfredo Bastos, his wife, and Jerusa.
(d) Tonico Bastos.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Colonel Manuel of the Jaguars offer Gabriela that makes her consider his proposition for the first time?

2. From whom does Gabriela keep her participation in the Christmas pageant a secret?

3. Who speaks at the opening ceremony for the School of Industrial Arts and Crafts?

4. Who tells Nacib that he will convince Gabriela to hire a maid?

5. What does Colonel Altino advise Mundinho to do when he is visiting the Àguas Pretas plantation?

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