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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who installs Gloria in a house of her own near the station?

2. Who offers Gabriela a house of her own if she leaves Nacib?

3. Which character is driven by Christian charity to sit in the seat vacated by Dr. Alfredo's wife at the lecture on New Currents in Modern Literature?

4. Why is Gabriela uncomfortable at the New Year's Ball?

5. To which two historical figures does the Doctor compare the men responsible for the burning of the Ilhéus Daily?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the theme of gossip in Gabriela, Clove, and Cinnamon. How does gossip affect the decisions the characters make throughout the novel? Is gossip detrimental or positive? Give two examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

Fear is a significant theme in Gabriela, Clove, and Cinnamon. Give three examples where the characters act out of fear in the novel and explain the consequences. What message is communicated about fear in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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