1.
O título Os Maias justifica-se por ser esse o nome do protagonista do romance.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The given statement is false. The title "Os Maias" does not justify itself as the name of the protagonist of the novel. In fact, the protagonist of the novel is Carlos da Maia, not "Os Maias". The title refers to the surname of the main family in the story, the Maia family, and not specifically to the protagonist.
2.
A) Três dos homens da família Maia- Caetano, Afonso e Carlos- representam três momentos políticos do século XIX: Absolutismo, Liberalismo e Regeneração.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The statement is true because it states that three men from the Maia family - Caetano, Afonso, and Carlos - represent three political moments of the 19th century: Absolutism, Liberalism, and Regeneration. This implies that each of these men played a role in representing these different political ideologies during that time period.
3.
A) A intriga gira à volta de uma família aristocrática.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The statement suggests that the intrigue revolves around an aristocratic family. However, the correct answer is false, indicating that the statement is incorrect. The explanation for this could be that the intrigue does not primarily focus on a aristocratic family, but rather on another subject or group of people.
4.
A) A acção inicia-se em Outono de 1875.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The given statement is true. The action of the story begins in the autumn of 1875.
5.
Existem n’Os Maias uma acção principal, centrada nas vivências de Carlos da Maia, e uma acção secundária, centrada nas vivências do avô.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The statement is false because in "Os Maias" there is only one main action, which is centered around the experiences of Carlos da Maia. There is no secondary action focused on the experiences of the grandfather.
6.
A acção principal é constituída pelos amores de Carlos e Maria Eduarda.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The given statement states that the main action is constituted by the love story between Carlos and Maria Eduarda. Since the statement is true, it implies that the central plot or focus of the story revolves around the romantic relationship between these two characters.
7.
A) Carlos da Maia herdou, de sua mãe, uma fragilidade física que determinou a sua estadia em casa do avô.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
Carlos da Maia não herdou uma fragilidade física de sua mãe. A sua estadia em casa do avô foi determinada pelo fato de sua mãe ter falecido e seu pai não ter condições de cuidar dele, não por uma fragilidade física.
8.
A) Afonso da Maia sempre viveu em Portugal.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
Afonso da Maia não viveu sempre em Portugal.
9.
A) Pedro da Maia é vítima de uma educação tradicional.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Pedro da Maia being a victim of a traditional education means that he has been raised and educated in a conventional and conservative manner. This implies that he has likely been taught to conform to societal norms and expectations, follow established rules and traditions, and adhere to a rigid curriculum. This traditional education may have limited his creativity, critical thinking skills, and ability to question authority. Therefore, the statement "Pedro da Maia é vítima de uma educação tradicional" is true.
10.
A) Pedro teve dois filhos: Carlos e, depois, Maria Eduarda.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The statement is false because it states that Pedro had two children: Carlos and then Maria Eduarda. However, the statement does not provide any information about the number of children Pedro actually had. Therefore, we cannot determine if Pedro had two children or not based on the given statement.
11.
O comportamento de Eusebiozinho, durante o período da infância, realça a inovação do programa educacional de Carlos
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The behavior of Eusebiozinho during his childhood highlights the innovation of Carlos' educational program. This suggests that Carlos has implemented new and effective methods in his program, which have positively influenced Eusebiozinho's behavior.
12.
A) “Uma mente sadia num corpo sadio” era o objectivo primordial do modelo educacional português.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The statement suggests that "Uma mente sadia num corpo sadio" was the primary objective of the Portuguese educational model. However, this statement is false. The primary objective of the Portuguese educational model is not mentioned or implied in the given statement. Therefore, the correct answer is false.
13.
A) Carlos decide ser médico, mesmo contra a vontade do avô.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The given statement states that Carlos decides to become a doctor against his grandfather's will. However, the correct answer is False, indicating that the statement is not true.
14.
Carlos viveu em Santa Olávia até concluir o curso
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The given statement states that Carlos lived in Santa Olávia until he completed his course. However, the correct answer is false because the statement does not provide any information about whether Carlos completed his course or not. Therefore, we cannot determine the accuracy of the statement based on the given information.
15.
A) O Ramalhete foi remodelado antes de Carlos concluir o curso universitário.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The given statement states that "O Ramalhete foi remodelado antes de Carlos concluir o curso universitário," which translates to "The Ramalhete was remodeled before Carlos completed his university course." The correct answer is False because the statement implies that the remodeling of Ramalhete happened before Carlos finished his course, which is not necessarily true. The statement does not provide any information about the timing of the remodeling in relation to Carlos's course completion.
16.
A) Carlos, mal acabou o curso, instalou-se no Ramalhete.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The given sentence in Portuguese states that Carlos, as soon as he finished the course, settled in Ramalhete. However, since the answer is "False," it implies that the statement is incorrect. Therefore, Carlos did not settle in Ramalhete after completing the course.
17.
A) Pedro da Maia é a personagem da família que se identifica com as novas tendências culturais e literárias, nomeadamente o Naturalismo e o Realismo.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The statement is false because Pedro da Maia is not the character in the family who identifies with the new cultural and literary trends of Naturalism and Realism. It is actually Carlos da Maia, Pedro's son, who embraces these new movements.
18.
A) Em Coimbra, Carlos viveu numa casa em Celas a que Ega chamava a Vila Balzac por causa dos luxos com que Afonso da Maia a dotara.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The statement is false because it states that Carlos lived in a house in Celas that Ega called Vila Balzac due to the luxuries provided by Afonso da Maia. However, in the given passage, there is no mention of Carlos living in a house in Celas or Ega calling it Vila Balzac. Therefore, the statement is incorrect.
19.
A) Enquanto “estudava”, Carlos organizava, em sua casa, serões onde se falava em Democracia, Arte, Positivismo, Realismo,….
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The passage states that Carlos organized evenings at his house where discussions on topics such as Democracy, Art, Positivism, and Realism took place while he was studying. The given statement "Enquanto 'estudava', Carlos organizava, em sua casa, serões onde se falava em Democracia, Arte, Positivismo, Realismo" translates to "While studying, Carlos organized evenings at his house where discussions on Democracy, Art, Positivism, Realism took place." Therefore, the correct answer is true.
20.
A) Ega tem uma relação adúltera com a Condessa de Gouvarinho.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The given statement suggests that Ega has an adulterous relationship with the Countess of Gouvarinho. However, there is no information provided in the question or context to support this statement. Therefore, the correct answer is false as there is no evidence or indication of an adulterous relationship between Ega and the Countess of Gouvarinho.
21.
A) Antes do jantar que teve lugar no Hotel Central, onde se discutiram diversos temas da actualidade, Carlos viu Maria Eduarda pela primeira vez.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The statement is true because it states that Carlos saw Maria Eduarda for the first time before the dinner that took place at Hotel Central, where various current topics were discussed.
22.
A) Carlos e Maria Eduarda são personagens dinâmicas, modeladas ou redondas, porque revelam densidade psicológica e conflito anterior.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Carlos and Maria Eduarda are considered dynamic or rounded characters because they exhibit psychological depth and previous conflicts. This means that they have complex personalities and undergo growth or change throughout the story. Their actions and decisions are influenced by their internal struggles and past experiences, making them more realistic and interesting to the audience.
23.
A) Carlos achava que Maria Eduarda era esposa do brasileiro Castro Gomes.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Carlos believed that Maria Eduarda was the wife of the Brazilian Castro Gomes. This statement suggests that Carlos had a specific belief about the relationship between Maria Eduarda and Castro Gomes. Since the statement is presented as true, it implies that Carlos's belief was accurate and aligned with the reality.
24.
A) Carlos começou a frequentar a casa de Maria Eduarda , depois da doença de Castro Gomes.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
Carlos não começou a frequentar a casa de Maria Eduarda depois da doença de Castro Gomes. A resposta correta é falsa.
25.
A) Algumas das marcas da presença do destino e dos presságios nesta obra são a semelhança dos nomes dos protagonistas da intriga principal e a parecença que Maria Eduarda encontra em Carlos com a sua própria mãe.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
This statement is true because it states that some of the signs of destiny and omens in this work are the similarity of the names of the main characters in the plot and the resemblance that Maria Eduarda finds in Carlos with her own mother. This suggests that the presence of destiny and omens is evident in the story through these similarities and connections between characters.
26.
É o Guimarães que conta a Ega que Carlos e Maria Eduarda são irmãos
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The given statement suggests that Guimarães informs Ega that Carlos and Maria Eduarda are siblings. Since the statement does not provide any contradictory information or context, we can assume that it is true. Therefore, the correct answer is true.
27.
A) Ega conta a Afonso da Maia que Carlos e Maria Eduarda são irmãos.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The given statement is true because it states that Ega tells Afonso da Maia that Carlos and Maria Eduarda are siblings.
28.
A) É Carlos que conta toda a verdade à irmã.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The given statement says "É Carlos que conta toda a verdade à irmã" which translates to "It is Carlos who tells the whole truth to his sister." The correct answer is False because the statement is not true. It is not Carlos who tells the truth to his sister, implying that someone else does.
29.
A) Mesmo depois de ter tido conhecimento que a sua relação com Maria Eduarda é incestuosa, Carlos continua a relacionar-se com a irmã durante algum tempo.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The given statement suggests that Carlos continues to have a relationship with his sister, Maria Eduarda, even after becoming aware that it is an incestuous relationship. This implies that Carlos is willing to continue the relationship despite the social taboo and potential legal consequences associated with incest.
30.
A) Quando Carlos regressa a Lisboa, ao fim de dez anos, encontra uma sociedade em mudança, onde começam a ser visíveis melhorias a nível cultural.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The statement suggests that when Carlos returns to Lisbon after ten years, he finds a society undergoing changes and cultural improvements. However, the correct answer is false because the statement does not provide any evidence or information to support this claim. Without any specific details or examples of the changes and improvements, it is not possible to determine the accuracy of the statement.
31.
A) Segundo Ega e Carlos, ambos falharam a vida porque, embora tenham lutado arduamente, não conseguiram alcançar os seus objectivos.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The given statement states that Segundo Ega and Carlos failed in life because they were unable to achieve their goals despite their hard work. The correct answer is False because the statement does not provide any evidence or reasoning to support the claim that they failed in life. It only mentions that they were unable to achieve their goals, but it does not imply that their overall life was a failure.