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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom does Mundinho Falção confess the reason for his initial move to Ilhéus?
(a) Colonel Ramiro Bastos.
(b) The Captain.
(c) Jacob the Russian.
(d) Nacib.

2. Which character announces the end of the rain on the first clear morning?
(a) Colonel Manuel of the Jaguars.
(b) Colonel Ramiro Bastos.
(c) Mundinho Falção.
(d) Colonel Jesuíno Mendonça.

3. What socially recognized relationship does Father Basílio have with the children he fathered with Otália?
(a) He is their close friend.
(b) He is their adoptive father.
(c) He is their godfather.
(d) He is their stepfather.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Dona Arminda announce that she is going when she meets Gabriela?

2. What is the inherited property given to Dona Sinhàzinha by her father?

3. According to João Fulgêncio, why is Gloria a public utility and a social necessity?

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

5. What project does Clóvis Costa present to the Colonel, only to be rejected?

Short Essay Questions

1. What complaint about married life does Nacib share with Tonico? What does Nacib suspect is the cause for this change in Gabriela's behavior?

2. Why has Filomena finally decided to go and live with her son in Água Preta? Who brings Nacib the news of her departure, and why does he disregard the notice?

3. Why is Nacib uneasy about losing Gabriela? Why does Tonico Bastos tell Nacib to guard his treasure? To what treasure is he referring?

4. Why does Mundinho Falção initially leave Rio de Janeiro for Ilhéus? How does this affect his feelings for the town?

5. How does the Commercial Association rescue art in Ilhéus? Who performs at the dance for the inauguration of the new headquarters? How does the crowd respond?

6. What improvements have been made in Ilhéus under Colonel Ramiro Bastos? What improvement suggestions has he ignored?

7. Whom does Nacib see walking towards the beach with Mundinho Falção? What are they doing, and what does this make Nacib suspect?

8. Describe Dr. Osmundo's funeral procession. Who are the attendees? What is significant about the route that the procession takes?

9. What are the terms of the bet Amâncio Leal makes with the Captain and the Doctor? What does Amâncio bet Colonel Ribeirinho?

10. What does Colonel Altino Brandão suggest that Mundinho do to make himself less of an outsider to Ilhéus? Whom does he suggest would be an appropriate candidate to select for this purpose?

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