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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Second Chapter: The Loneliness of Gloria, Sections titled Of a Charming Rascal, Of Twilight, Of the Intricate Ways of Love, or How Nacib Hired a Cook, and Of the Boat in the Forest.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the only person in the bar to openly express sadness at the killing of Dona Sinhàzinha?
(a) Diogenes.
(b) Professor Josué.
(c) Nacib.
(d) Anabela.

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

3. 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.

4. What item does Clemente carry with him during his journey to Ilhéus?
(a) A guitar.
(b) A Bible.
(c) A revolver.
(d) A concertina.

5. What innovation will be introduced to Ilhéus in the new hotel?
(a) An elevator.
(b) An escalator.
(c) A hot tub.
(d) A swimming pool.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the object of Professor Josué's passionate love?

3. Who is the patron saint of Ilhéus?

4. What is Gabriela eating the first time Clemente sees her?

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

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