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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Third Chapter: The Secret of Malvina, Sections titled Of Newspapers and Hearts on Fire, Gabriela and Arminda, By Lamplight, and Of the Ball and the Englishwoman.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Nacib born?
(a) Arabia.
(b) Syria.
(c) France.
(d) Turkey.

2. What job with the circus does Tuísca claim to have been offered?
(a) Performing as the strong man.
(b) Taking care of the elephants.
(c) Taking care of the monkeys and dancing.
(d) Setting up the tent.

3. Why does Gabriela think she might not like to marry Nacib, given the opportunity?
(a) She might have to move to Arabia with him.
(b) She might have to wear shoes all the time.
(c) She might not be able to go to the movies with Dona Arminda.
(d) She might not be able to visit him at the bar anymore.

4. Who is the only person in the bar to openly express sadness at the killing of Dona Sinhàzinha?
(a) Professor Josué.
(b) Nacib.
(c) Anabela.
(d) Diogenes.

5. To which two historical figures does the Doctor compare the men responsible for the burning of the Ilhéus Daily?
(a) Napoleon and Toussaint L'Ouverture.
(b) Ivan the Terrible and Czar Nicholas I.
(c) Torquemada and Nero.
(d) Joan of Arc and Goliath.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nacib receive Brazilian citizenship?

2. What is Gabriela eating the first time Clemente sees her?

3. Which character is Nacib's employee and brings him the news that Filomena is leaving Ilhéus?

4. Who objects to Anabela the ballerina's performance on grounds of morality?

5. Whom does Tonico Bastos fear?

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