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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10 - Danbala.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) Giving away her children.
(b) Bartering with sex.
(c) Selling precious items.
(d) Cooking for wealthy families.

2. Marie Noelsine is befriended by Madame Fouchard, the local _____________ in Port-de-Paix.
(a) Doctor.
(b) Religious leader.
(c) Store keeper.
(d) School teacher.

3. Maggie tells the story of losing a ___________ (an important item in Vodou initiation rituals.) while in Haiti.
(a) Pa-tat.
(b) Pe-tot.
(c) Po-tet.
(d) Pi-tet.

4. Alourdes maintains that there is only one God, and one set of spirits, but different kinds of people in different kinds of religions do what?
(a) Do not believe in them.
(b) Give them different names.
(c) Forget to worship them.
(d) Create their own gods and spirits.

5. Why does Sina decide to "give" Philo, her baby, to Madame Fouchard?
(a) Sina knows that Madame Fouchard has control over her.
(b) Sina does not like Philo.
(c) Sina knows that a single mother raising three children will not be able to provide a very good life for them.
(d) Sina needs the money Madame Fouchard gives her for taking in Philo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to a person who catches a glimpse of her beneath the water that reaches out to touch her?

2. Where is this town located?

3. This spirit goes absolutely wildly out of control at the sight of ______________.

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

5. She develops a good reputation within the Haitian community because of what?

(see the answer key)

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