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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. According to João Fulgêncio, why is Gloria a public utility and a social necessity?
2. What innovation will be introduced to Ilhéus in the new hotel?
3. Where do the female gossips gather in Ilhéus?
4. What is the name of the Bastos' weekly newspaper?
5. With which family member does Gabriela travel to Ilhéus?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Dr. Felismino respond to his wife's infidelity? What is the outcome of his action? What becomes of him?
2. 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?
3. What does Malvina plan to do after the beating by her father? Why do her plans change, and how does she feel about these changes?
4. How does Tonico Bastos feel about his wife? Why does he feel this way?
5. Where does Gloria live? Why does this offend the women of Ilhéus?
6. What news does Nacib receive upon awakening in the first part of the novel? Why does this present a conflict for Nacib?
7. During the wait for the engineer to arrive in Ilhéus, what does Amâncio Leal tell everyone about the problem with the project? What does he believe the ultimate solution to be?
8. Whom does Nacib see walking towards the beach with Mundinho Falção? What are they doing, and what does this make Nacib suspect?
9. How long does Colonel Jesuíno Mendonça's trial last? What is the theme of the defense's argument? What is the theme of the prosecution's argument? What is the outcome of the trial?
10. How does Colonel Coriolano respond when he discovers that Gloria is having an affair with Professor Josué? What happens to her?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Progress is a major theme in Gabriela, Clove, and Cinnamon. What is considered to be progress in Ilhéus? Give three specific examples from the text. What is the overall message about progress in the novel?
Essay Topic 2
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?
Essay Topic 3
How is kinship treated in Gabriela, Clove, and Cinnamon? Why is this a significant theme in the novel?
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