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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 - The Baka Made from Jealousy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. This woman is a successful ____________ (market woman).
(a) Marchfemme.
(b) Machann.
(c) Femme de marche.
(d) Marche femme.

2. When she first meets Alphonse Macena, she is just a girl of __________.
(a) 19.
(b) 15.
(c) 12.
(d) 17.

3. What is the beaded rattle used to leverage the spirit world?
(a) An ason.
(b) An acon.
(c) An axon.
(d) An afon.

4. Mauvant dresses and assumes his usual post where?
(a) Beneath the cottonsilk tree.
(b) In the center square.
(c) On his porch.
(d) Outside the general store.

5. In this chapter we learn about Alourdes' Grandmother, ______________.
(a) Marie Louise.
(b) Marie Antoinette.
(c) Marie Noelsine.
(d) Marie Noelle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mauvant is what they call a _____________________ or a true African who has the spirits "on him" always.

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

3. Macena believes that the spirits, like his wife, are there to do what?

4. Who should Karen marry?

5. Azaka goes about his business first, settling outstanding loans from what, and then selling the goods from his altar to the guests?

(see the answer key)

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