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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After speaking to the Dos Reis sisters, where does Nacib begin his search for a cook?
(a) Conquista.
(b) Unhão Hill.
(c) Seabra Plaza.
(d) Pontal.

2. Why does Dona Sinhàzinha's wake take place at her cousin's house?
(a) Her cousin was her closest friend.
(b) The rest of her family disowned her.
(c) Her cousin's house was the only space large enough for the event.
(d) Her cousin is her only relative in town.

3. Whom does Jesuíno hire to defend him in the trial?
(a) Dr. Maurício.
(b) João Fulgêncio.
(c) The Captain.
(d) Tonico Bastos.

4. Why does Mundinho leave Rio de Janeiro to live in Ilhéus initially?
(a) He is sickly and needs a change of climate.
(b) He is in love with Madeline, his brother's wife.
(c) He needs to make money to support his widowed mother.
(d) He owes money for gambling debts.

5. Why is Ezequiel Prado annoyed with the Bastoses?
(a) They refused to give him a loan for his small business.
(b) He was not made president of the municipal council.
(c) They refused to invest in his bus company.
(d) He was not appointed drain commissioner.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who finances Clóvis Costa's project?

2. How does Gabriela express her gratitude for the gifts that Nacib brings her?

3. Whose attendance at Dona Sinhàzinha's wake surprises the other mourners?

4. To which organization do the high society women who walk barefoot in the procession belong?

5. How does Dona Sinhàzinha's wake differ from Dr. Osmundo's wake?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mundinho Falção send birthday wishes to Colonel Ramiro Bastos? How does the Colonel receive his message?

2. Why does Colonel Aristóteles Pires decide to vote for Mundinho instead of Colonel Ramiro Bastos' candidate, Dr. Vitor Melo? How does Ramiro react to Aristótles' announcement of support for Mundinho?

3. Where does Colonel Altino sit when he visits Colonel Ramiro Bastos' house? How does this compare with where he sits when he visits Mundinho Falção's office?

4. Whom does Nacib see walking towards the beach with Mundinho Falção? What are they doing, and what does this make Nacib suspect?

5. Who performs Nacib and Gabriela's marriage ceremony? Why is a religious ceremony not a possibility for the couple?

6. Why does Fernand, the chef-de-cuisine from Rio, leave Ilhéus? Whom does Nacib hire to replace him at the last minute?

7. Why does Gloria leave the door to her house unlocked? Why does no one dare to enter?

8. What news does Nacib receive upon awakening in the first part of the novel? Why does this present a conflict for Nacib?

9. How does Colonel Altino react to Colonel Ramiro Bastos' appearance when he goes to visit him? How has Ramiro Bastos changed in the last few months?

10. Where does Gloria live? Why does this offend the women of Ilhéus?

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