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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a ritual feeding of the poor?
(a) Panje mov.
(b) A Manje pov.
(c) Monji pav.
(d) Ponji mav.

2. He is a "grimo," or _____________ man.
(a) Old.
(b) Working.
(c) White-skinned.
(d) Young.

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

4. When she first meets Alphonse Macena, she is just a girl of __________.
(a) 17.
(b) 19.
(c) 12.
(d) 15.

5. For Alourdes, it is a journey long overdue to do what?
(a) Teach others about Vodou.
(b) Relax and enjoy life.
(c) Learn the history of Haiti.
(d) Pay homage to the spirits.

Short Answer Questions

1. The relationship between Sina and Alphonse Macena does not last long. Why?

2. What did Maggie explain to Karen?

3. The day arrives when a ________ (an evil spirit, in this case, a two legged horse which stands straight like a man) visits Madame Fouchard in the middle of the night.

4. Why does Alourdes do this for Karen?

5. The first chapter of the book begins where?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Mama Lola affected by the needs of these spirits? What are the end results of her actions?

2. What sets Alourdes further apart from the poor Haitians?

3. Describe Karen's understanding of Alourdes' "Queen Bee" behavior.

4. What does Sina's character reveal about women in this culture? How do the women compare to the men?

5. Compare Azaka to Joseph Binbin Mauvant.

6. What is the moral of the story in this chapter? How is this a significant lesson to learn?

7. What is made clear in this chapter that we as Americans often fail to understand?

8. What contrast is discussed in this chapter? Describe this contrast.

9. How does jealousy affect the plot of this story?

10. What do most Americans think of "voodoo?"

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