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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3 - Raise That Woman's Petticoat.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Many guests arrive for the ritual, and after ______________ to persuade the spirits to attend, Mama Lola becomes possessed by the spirit of Azaka.
(a) Singing.
(b) Chanting.
(c) Praying.
(d) Eating.

2. The story begins on __________ early morning.
(a) A cold.
(b) A strange.
(c) A typical.
(d) A stormy.

3. Does Joseph Binbin Mauvant like Macena?
(a) No, not at first.
(b) Yes, but only at first.
(c) No, never.
(d) Yes.

4. He comes to town alone, speaking of having done what?
(a) Broken with his family.
(b) Left the military.
(c) Spoken to the spirits.
(d) Killed his family.

5. The chapter about the spirit Azaka, or "Kouzen Zaka" begins with Karen telling the story of her journey to Mama Lola's home in ______________.
(a) May of 1983.
(b) May of 1982.
(c) May of 1984.
(d) May of 1981.

Short Answer Questions

1. The compound is a grouping of huts for whom?

2. He is a "grimo," or _____________ man.

3. What does Mauvant regularly do?

4. When "Sina," as Macena calls her, becomes pregnant, Mauvant and the men from the community do what?

5. Why does Macena mourn bitterly?

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