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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. The relationship between Sina and Alphonse Macena does not last long. Why?
(a) He dies.
(b) He does not carry his weight in the household.
(c) He is abusive.
(d) She tires of him.

2. ____________ is finally reacted by Karen, Alourdes and their traveling companions.
(a) Gros Morne.
(b) Gros Balance.
(c) Gros Vignon.
(d) Gros Cajou.

3. She later stages a ______________.
(a) Ponji mav.
(b) Manje pov.
(c) Panje mov.
(d) Monji pav.

4. The emphasis in this chapter is on what?
(a) The economic status of all Haitians.
(b) The relationships between men and women.
(c) The history of Haitian politics.
(d) The economics of women's lives.

5. According to legend, she is so ______________ that he almost faints the first time he sees her.
(a) Scary.
(b) Cold.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) Ugly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Leve Jipon Fanm-nan, meaning "Raise that Woman's Petticoat?"

2. We learn in this chapter that Maggie is almost more like a ______________ to Alourdes, someone upon who she relies heavily in her work as a manbo.

3. Why does Macena mourn bitterly?

4. How do they know this illness is a sure sign of illness caused by the spirits?

5. What is the reasoning for the answer to number 96?

(see the answer key)

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