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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the only person in the bar to openly express sadness at the killing of Dona Sinhàzinha?

2. Which two characters are rivals for the title of Ilhéus' most eloquent orator?

3. Where does Nacib go after attending Dr. Osmundo's wake to dispel the vision of death?

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

5. At the slave market, who offers Clemente a job?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Colonel Coriolano respond when he discovers that Gloria is having an affair with Professor Josué? What happens to her?

2. How does Colonel Ramiro Bastos act at the dinner for the inauguration of the bus company? Why does Nacib admire his behavior?

3. What is Dona Arminda's profession? How has her occupation changed with new progressive ideas, and what is her opinion of these changes?

4. What natural phenomenon threatens the cacao crop at the beginning of the novel? How do the inhabitants of Ilhéus respond to this situation?

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

6. What complaint about married life does Nacib share with Tonico? What does Nacib suspect is the cause for this change in Gabriela's behavior?

7. 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?

8. Who are Chiquinha and Juca? What does Colonel Coriolano Ribeiro have done to them when he discovers their relationship?

9. What state is Felipe the shoemaker in when he meets the poet Dr. Argileu Palmeira? Why is he in this condition?

10. How does Nacib respond when he discovers that Gabriela has been unfaithful to him? What solution does João Fulgêncio suggest to avoid having to kill her and Tonico?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is the theme of honor presented in Gabriela, Clove, and Cinnamon? What behaviors are considered honorable, and which are considered to be dishonorable? Does this change throughout the course of the novel? Give three examples from the text to support your response.

Essay Topic 2

What is the role of women in Gabriela, Clove, and Cinnamon? Compare and contrast the roles of Gloria, Malvina, and Dona Sinhàzinha to that of Gabriela. In what ways are their roles similar? How are they different?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of appearances in Gabriela, Clove, and Cinnamon. How does preoccupation with appearances affect the relationships between the characters throughout the novel? Give three specific examples from the text. How does this theme relate to the overall message of the novel?

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