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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Fagundes refrain from talking back to Colonel Melk Tavares when he is belittled?

2. Why does the woman attack Gabriela in The Big Noise?

3. Whom does Gabriela run into at the circus?

4. All of Dr. Argileu Palmeira's children are named after ______________.

5. To which two historical figures does the Doctor compare the men responsible for the burning of the Ilhéus Daily?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Government is a major theme in Gabriela, Clove, and Cinnamon. How does the way in which Colonel Ramiro Bastos governs Ilhéus contrast with the way in which Mundinho governs the town? In what way is Nacib's leadership style similar to Mundinho's? If Nacib is analogous to Mundinho in governance, who is analogous to Colonel Ramiro Bastos?

Essay Topic 2

What is the importance of setting in Gabriela, Clove, and Cinnamon? Where do the significant scenes take place? In what time period is the novel set? Why is this significant?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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