1. This chapter is a story about the life of Alourdes' ______________, Philomise.
(a) Mother.
(b) Sister.
(c) Daughter.
(d) Brother.

2. What warrior lesson does Karen learn?
(a) Learn how to wield a sword.
(b) Fight those who fight you.
(c) Strike first and strike hard.
(d) Know what you want and fight for it.

3. The incident shows that McCarthy Brown is what?
(a) A devoted friend to Alourdes and her family.
(b) Very intelligent.
(c) A liar.
(d) A good lawyer.

4. Before long, Macena discovers her whereabouts and does what?
(a) Ignores her.
(b) Robs her.
(c) Comes to live with her.
(d) Kicks her out of her new home.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Despite her power as a Vodou priestess and the protection that she enjoys at the hands of the spirits, ________________ is enough to upturn Alourdes' life.

2. He is a "grimo," or _____________ man.

3. When "Sina," as Macena calls her, becomes pregnant, Mauvant and the men from the community do what?

4. Why does Alourdes do this for Karen?

5. The chapter ends with a quick anecdote about whom?

(see the answer key)

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