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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What innovation will be introduced to Ilhéus in the new hotel?

2. How does Nacib receive Brazilian citizenship?

3. Who is Jacob the Russian's partner?

4. What is Dona Sinhàzinha wearing when she dies?

5. What word does Gabriela use to describe Nacib that surprises him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the general opinion of the lecture given by the federal examination supervisor? How does his compare with Dr. Argileu? Whose attendance at the event makes the evening memorable?

2. How does Nacib respond when he discovers that Gabriela has been unfaithful to him? What solution does João Fulgêncio suggest to avoid having to kill her and Tonico?

3. What innovation do Jacob the Russian and Moacir Estrêla introduce to Ilhéus? Why is this significant?

4. What is the subject of the Doctor's famous unfinished book? Who is his most famous subject in the book and why?

5. How does Colonel Ramiro Bastos act at the dinner for the inauguration of the bus company? Why does Nacib admire his behavior?

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

7. As he explains it to Colonel Ramiro Bastos, why does Colonel Altino believe that Mundinho Falção is already governing Ilhéus? What does he believe Colonel Ramiro Bastos' position to be in Ilhéus? Why is this a problem in his opinion?

8. Describe the typical houses of the cacao colonels. How do they differ from the manor houses of the sugar kings? Who pressures the colonels to live more lavishly?

9. Who is responsible for the accreditation of the high school in Ilhéus? What is Colonel Ramiro Bastos' reaction to this news? Why?

10. Is Nacib interested in being married? Why has he not yet married?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the role of women in Gabriela, Clove, and Cinnamon? Compare and contrast the roles of Gloria, Malvina, and Dona Sinhàzinha to that of Gabriela. In what ways are their roles similar? How are they different?

Essay Topic 2

How is the theme of honor presented in Gabriela, Clove, and Cinnamon? What behaviors are considered honorable, and which are considered to be dishonorable? Does this change throughout the course of the novel? Give three examples from the text to support your response.

Essay Topic 3

Morality is a major theme in Gabriela, Clove, and Cinnamon. Give three examples of behaviors or actions that are considered to be immoral by the townspeople of Ilhéus. Why is this ironic? What message is communicated about morality in the novel?

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