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

Short Answer Questions

1. What special part is Gabriela asked to perform in the Three Kings pageant?

2. Who attempts to publicly snub Gabriela?

3. What is the only thing that Malvina likes about Ilhéus?

4. For what favor is Gabriela indebted to Fagundes?

5. Where is Fernand, the chef sent from Rio, originally from?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Morality is a major theme in Gabriela, Clove, and Cinnamon. Give three examples of behaviors or actions that are considered to be immoral by the townspeople of Ilhéus. Why is this ironic? What message is communicated about morality in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of justice in Gabriela, Clove, and Cinnamon. How is justice served in the novel? Are the characters that commit crimes or moral infractions given just punishments? Does this change throughout the course of the novel? Give three examples from the text to support your response.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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