Dom Casmurro — Questions and answers
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What solemn promise did Dona Glória make to God before Bento's birth?
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- She promised that if she had a son, he would become a successful merchant in Rio de Janeiro.
- She declared that if she had a son, he would travel the world and seek his own fortune.
- She vowed that if she had a son, he would enter the seminary and dedicate his life to the priesthood. ✓
- She swore that if she had a son, he would marry Capitu and live in Rua de Matacavalos.
Answer: She vowed that if she had a son, he would enter the seminary and dedicate his life to the priesthood.
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At what age did Bento enter the Seminary of St. Peter?
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- Bento entered the Seminary of St. Peter at the age of fifteen. ✓
- Bento entered the Seminary of St. Peter at the age of twelve.
- Bento entered the Seminary of St. Peter at the age of eighteen.
- Bento entered the Seminary of St. Peter at the age of twenty.
Answer: Bento entered the Seminary of St. Peter at the age of fifteen.
From page 2
How did Capitu help Bento's mother believe he was still devout and committed to the seminary?
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- Capitu arranged for Bento to attend extra religious services to impress his mother.
- Capitu spoke directly to Bento's mother, assuring her of Bento's unwavering faith.
- Capitu wrote letters to Bento's mother, pretending to be Bento, expressing his commitment to the priesthood.
- Capitu found ingenious ways to subtly fuel Bento's resolve to abandon the priesthood while helping his mother believe he was devout. ✓
Answer: Capitu found ingenious ways to subtly fuel Bento's resolve to abandon the priesthood while helping his mother believe he was devout.
From page 3
Who was Escobar's wife, with whom he and Bento's family became closely intertwined?
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- Escobar's wife was Capitu, Bento's wife.
- Escobar's wife was a distant relative from Europe.
- Escobar's wife was Sancha, an elegant woman. ✓
- Escobar's wife was Dona Glória, Bento's mother.
Answer: Escobar's wife was Sancha, an elegant woman.
From page 4
What tragic event struck the lives of Bento and Capitu, as well as Escobar and Sancha?
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- Sancha fell gravely ill and passed away unexpectedly.
- Escobar drowned in a sudden, unexpected accident at sea. ✓
- A financial crisis caused Escobar to lose his thriving career in commerce.
- Bento and Capitu's house was destroyed in a fire.
Answer: Escobar drowned in a sudden, unexpected accident at sea.
From page 5
What disquieting thought began to torment Bento as his son Ezequiel grew?
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- Bento was tormented by the thought that Ezequiel bore an undeniable, startling resemblance to Escobar. ✓
- Bento was tormented by the thought that Ezequiel preferred Capitu over him.
- Bento was tormented by the thought that Ezequiel was not as intelligent as other children.
- Bento was tormented by the thought that Ezequiel would also enter the priesthood.
Answer: Bento was tormented by the thought that Ezequiel bore an undeniable, startling resemblance to Escobar.
From page 6
Where did Bento confront Capitu directly about his suspicions of infidelity?
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- Bento confronted Capitu in their sprawling, sun-drenched garden.
- Bento confronted Capitu during a lively conversation with Sancha and Escobar.
- Bento confronted Capitu at the bustling port of Rio before a departure.
- Bento confronted Capitu in the solemn, high-ceilinged quiet of his private study. ✓
Answer: Bento confronted Capitu in the solemn, high-ceilinged quiet of his private study.
From page 7
To what distant place did Capitu and Ezequiel move after the separation from Bento?
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- Capitu and Ezequiel moved to Europe to begin a new life. ✓
- Capitu and Ezequiel moved to a neighboring country in South America.
- Capitu and Ezequiel moved to a secluded farm in the countryside.
- Capitu and Ezequiel moved to a different city in Brazil.
Answer: Capitu and Ezequiel moved to Europe to begin a new life.
From page 8
What was Ezequiel's burgeoning career when he returned to Rio as a young man?
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- Ezequiel pursued a burgeoning career in academia, teaching at a university.
- Ezequiel pursued a burgeoning career in the arts, performing in the city's grandest stages and most fashionable salons. ✓
- Ezequiel pursued a burgeoning career in commerce, following in Escobar's footsteps.
- Ezequiel pursued a burgeoning career in law, becoming a prominent attorney.
Answer: Ezequiel pursued a burgeoning career in the arts, performing in the city's grandest stages and most fashionable salons.
From page 9
What was Bento Santiago known as in his advanced old age, living alone in his childhood home?
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- Bento Santiago was known as Dom Casmurro, 'Lord Taciturn'. ✓
- Bento Santiago was known as the 'Wise Elder of Rio'.
- Bento Santiago was known as the 'Hermit of Matacavalos'.
- Bento Santiago was known as the 'Recluse of the Rua'.
Answer: Bento Santiago was known as Dom Casmurro, 'Lord Taciturn'.
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