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

Short Answer Questions

1. What threat does Malvina make when confronted by her father?

2. Whom do Colonel Ramiro Bastos and his supporters decide to put up as a candidate for Mayor against the Captain?

3. To what animal does Clemente compare Gabriela?

4. What bar does Tonico frequent after the incident between him and Gabriela?

5. With which women does Mundinho Falção dance during the ball?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the symbol of the sofrê in Gabriela, Clove, and Cinnamon. What does this object represent? Why is this significant?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of gossip in Gabriela, Clove, and Cinnamon. How does gossip affect the decisions the characters make throughout the novel? Is gossip detrimental or positive? Give two examples from the text.

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