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

2. Who is the patron saint of Ilhéus?
(a) St. George.
(b) St. Ilhéus.
(c) St. John.
(d) St. Anthony.

3. Who donates the photos of movie stars to the Dos Reis sisters' Nativity tableau?
(a) Colonel Ramiro Bastos.
(b) The students at the parochial school.
(c) The parishoners at the local church.
(d) Mundinho Falção.

4. Which character announces the end of the rain on the first clear morning?
(a) Colonel Ramiro Bastos.
(b) Mundinho Falção.
(c) Colonel Manuel of the Jaguars.
(d) Colonel Jesuíno Mendonça.

5. How do the Dos Reis sisters support themselves financially?
(a) Teaching elementary school.
(b) Rental properties and selling cakes and candies.
(c) Midwifery.
(d) Dancing in a cabaret.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which two characters are rivals for the title of Ilhéus' most eloquent orator?

2. Where was Nacib born?

3. Who is Jacob the Russian's partner?

4. Who informs Colonel Ramiro Bastos that Mundinho Falção has ensured the accreditation of the Ilhéus high school?

5. Who left the lipstick smears on Nacib's face and chest?

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