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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was striking about the countess's hair?
(a) It was prematurely white.
(b) It was a shade of red never found in nature.
(c) It was nearly gone.
(d) It was dyed a deep black, almost blue..

2. According to the note Doctor Magiot received, where is young Philipot?
(a) In the mountains, moving north.
(b) In hiding in Port au Prince.
(c) Safely arrived in Florida.
(d) Nearly to the sea.

3. As Doctor Magiot and Brown are talking, Petit Pierre arrives. Why does he come?
(a) He is suspicious of Doctor Magiot.
(b) To warn Brown.
(c) He wants news of Jones.
(d) To spy on Brown.

4. On Brown's property, what does Dr. Philipot do?
(a) Hangs himself.
(b) Verbally attacks Joseph.
(c) Shoots himself through the heart.
(d) Cuts his wrists and throat in the pool.

5. Why does Dr. Philipot not want to flee the Tontons Macoute?
(a) Because he has no money.
(b) Because he would feel less safe in the mountains.
(c) Because he is old and tired.
(d) Because his wife persuades him to stay.

Short Answer Questions

1. After many years of silence, Brown received a message from his mother. What did the message say?

2. How does Brown think of Mr. Smith even before he knows his name?

3. Sitting by the pool on his first night home, what does Brown remember?

4. What is Brown's idea to help Jones escape?

5. From the beginning of their relationship, who makes great demands on Martha's time?

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