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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 - Sojeme, Sojeme.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Macena is the father of her children so she must do what?
(a) Forgive him.
(b) Stay away from him.
(c) Trust him.
(d) Take him in.

2. When "Sina," as Macena calls her, becomes pregnant, Mauvant and the men from the community do what?
(a) Build him a hut in the compound.
(b) Kick him out.
(c) Force him to marry Sina.
(d) Put him in jail.

3. The capital earned by this career gives her leverage over what?
(a) Those who are not a part of the culture.
(b) The wealthy.
(c) An otherwise male-dominated culture.
(d) Other women.

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

5. Sina is strong and has saved money from what?
(a) Selling her goods at the market.
(b) Tutoring children.
(c) Nannying.
(d) Saving her inheritance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Kouzinn is _____________, a trade that is key to the survival for the poor women of Haiti.

2. Often this way of thinking can lead a Haitian woman into what?

3. In Haiti, before she moved to America, Alourdes, like most other Haitian women, did whatever it took to feed herself and her family, including what?

4. Where is this ritual feeding held?

5. Why does Macena mourn bitterly?

(see the answer key)

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