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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. With whom does Mundinho play checkers and backgammon?
(a) Nacib.
(b) The Captain.
(c) Colonel Manuel of the Jaguars.
(d) Jacob the Russian.

2. What are Prince Sandra's and Anabela's respective occupations?
(a) Government official and schoolteacher.
(b) Magician and ballerina.
(c) Athlete and cheerleader.
(d) Monarch and mistress.

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

4. What type of business does Jacob the Russian open in Ilhéus?
(a) A cabaret.
(b) A restaurant.
(c) A dry goods store.
(d) A bus company.

5. Which character is Nacib's employee and brings him the news that Filomena is leaving Ilhéus?
(a) Vicente.
(b) Chico.
(c) Dona Arminda.
(d) Risoleta.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nacib receive Brazilian citizenship?

2. Who is Jacob the Russian's partner?

3. According to the Doctor's book, with which historical figure did his ancestor Ofenísia have a clandestine romance?

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

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

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