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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 On the Art of Gossiping and Gabriela on the Way.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. With which family member does Gabriela travel to Ilhéus?
(a) Her uncle.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her mother-in-law.
(d) Her sister.

3. Who objects to Anabela the ballerina's performance on grounds of morality?
(a) Diogenes.
(b) Nacib.
(c) Mundinho Falção.
(d) The Doctor.

4. What is Clemente's occupation?
(a) Carpenter.
(b) Farmer.
(c) Painter.
(d) Bricklayer.

5. Why is Ezequiel Prado annoyed with the Bastoses?
(a) They refused to invest in his bus company.
(b) He was not appointed drain commissioner.
(c) They refused to give him a loan for his small business.
(d) He was not made president of the municipal council.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who finances Clóvis Costa's project?

2. Where will Anabela's dance performance take place?

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

4. Why is Clemente sad to reach Ilhéus?

5. Where do the female gossips gather in Ilhéus?

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