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

2. Who is the proprietor of the Vesuvius Bar?
(a) Mundinho Falção.
(b) Filomena.
(c) Jacob the Russian.
(d) Nacib.

3. After speaking to the Dos Reis sisters, where does Nacib begin his search for a cook?
(a) Seabra Plaza.
(b) Conquista.
(c) Pontal.
(d) Unhão Hill.

4. How long has Nacib owned the Vesuvius bar?
(a) Eighteen years.
(b) Five years.
(c) Ten years.
(d) One year.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do the Dos Reis sisters recommend that Nacib do to avoid having a problem finding a cook in the future?

3. According to Mundinho, who are the leading exporters of cacao in Ilhéus?

4. What type of business does Jacob the Russian open in Ilhéus?

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

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