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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Third Chapter: The Secret of Malvina, Sections titled Of the Devil Loose in the Streets, The Virgin of the Rocks, Of Love Eternal, or a Door Ajar, Gabriela's Song, Of Flowers and Vases, and Of Dredges and a Bride.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do the male gossips gather in Ilhéus?
(a) The park.
(b) The Model Stationery Store.
(c) The plaza.
(d) The church.

2. Why does the Fagundes refrain from talking back to Colonel Melk Tavares when he is belittled?
(a) Melk pays him twice as much as the other workers.
(b) Melk has given him serious beatings.
(c) Melk has threatened to kill him.
(d) Melk rescued him from the police once.

3. What news does Mundinho Falção break to his family during his visit?
(a) He plans to become a businessman.
(b) He is getting married.
(c) He is terminally ill.
(d) He plans to run for political office.

4. What is Dr. Felismino's nickname?
(a) Mr. Cruel.
(b) Tame Ox.
(c) Dr. Evil.
(d) Wild Boar.

5. After experimenting with modernism, to what doctrine does Professor Josué convert?
(a) Socialism.
(b) Spiritism.
(c) Marxism.
(d) Anarchism.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose attendance at Dona Sinhàzinha's wake surprises the other mourners?

2. Who is considered to be the most elegant man in Ilhéus?

3. Whom does Jesuíno hire to defend him in the trial?

4. Why is Dr. Demosthenes sent for after Colonel Altino's visit?

5. Why does Nacib have to rush through his first breakfast prepared by Gabriela?

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