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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Mr. Smith proud to be involved in Jones's release from jail?
(a) He admires Jones.
(b) He wants to brag about it to Mrs. Smith.
(c) He is thinking of justice and mankind.
(d) He feels like a law-breaker.

3. When Brown surveys his desk in his study, what is missing?
(a) A picture of his mother.
(b) His cashbox and two cigars.
(c) A paper-weight that looks like a coffin.
(d) A letter from Martha.

4. What is the supposed reason for Jones's arrest when he attempts to pass through customs?
(a) He is carrying something incriminating.
(b) His letter of introduction is written to the wrong person.
(c) He refuses to let the customs officers search his bags.
(d) A gun is found in his luggage.

5. What are Jones's last words to Philipot?
(a) There is no room for him outside Haiti.
(b) He wishes he could have fought better.
(c) He regrets coming to Haiti.
(d) He wishes he could have seen Brown one last time.

Short Answer Questions

1. Brown's pass is good only for one day, but this is not a problem. Why?

2. Though this occurs before the story starts, why did Brown fly to New York?

3. What happens in the casino after Brown won a large amount of money?

4. How did Marcel kill himself?

5. When Brown and Martha are stopped by the soldier at the road-block, why does Brown protest?

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