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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, First Chapter: The Languor of Ofenísia, Sections titled Of the Dos Reis Sisters and their Nativity Scene, Of a Desperate Search, Of a Political Boss in the Sun, and Of a Political Conspiracy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Nacib receive Brazilian citizenship?
(a) His mother was Brazilian, so he is a dual citizen.
(b) His father purchases a birth certificate from the notary Segismundo.
(c) He is awarded citizenship after serving in the armed forces.
(d) He takes an exam and becomes a naturalized citizen.

2. Who informs Colonel Ramiro Bastos that Mundinho Falção has ensured the accreditation of the Ilhéus high school?
(a) Nacib.
(b) Professor Josué.
(c) Enoch.
(d) The Governor.

3. What socially recognized relationship does Father Basílio have with the children he fathered with Otália?
(a) He is their godfather.
(b) He is their adoptive father.
(c) He is their close friend.
(d) He is their stepfather.

4. What adjective is used to describe Chico?
(a) Handsome.
(b) Strong.
(c) Lazy.
(d) Intelligent.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Father Basílio's other occupation?

2. Who is the proprietor of the Vesuvius Bar?

3. Which character announces the end of the rain on the first clear morning?

4. Why is Ezequiel Prado annoyed with the Bastoses?

5. Whom does Nacib encounter in Seabra Plaza sunning himself?

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