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

2. When Alourdes is possessed by Ogou, the __________ is always wielded.
(a) Sword.
(b) Shield.
(c) Word.
(d) Gun.

3. For how long do the ceremonies go on?
(a) Until early in the evening.
(b) Until late at night.
(c) For the next week.
(d) Until early in the morning the next day.

4. How old is Joseph Binbin Mauvant?
(a) 69.
(b) 59.
(c) 89.
(d) 79.

5. Who is Joseph Binbin Mauvant?
(a) Mama Lola's brother.
(b) Mama Lola's father.
(c) Mama Lola's grandfather.
(d) Mama Lola's great grandfather.

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. Most of the compound's women have made the long journey down the mountain to what?

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

4. When do the preparations for the party begin?

5. What is agreed upon between Mama Lola and Karen?

(see the answer key)

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