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

2. What is a "met tet?"
(a) A Mets fan.
(b) Master of her head.
(c) A grocery store.
(d) A beaded rattle.

3. When do the preparations for the party begin?
(a) Around 5:00 in then evening.
(b) Around 5:00 in the morning.
(c) Around 10:00 at night.
(d) Around 10:00 in the morning.

4. What does McCarthy Brown do for Alourdes and Maggie?
(a) She steps in to assist in the process.
(b) She pays for William's bail.
(c) She translates for them.
(d) She acts as William's lawyer.

5. Ogou Badagri, the shy, handsome, brave and loyal, is Alourdes' _____________ from the spirit world.
(a) Father.
(b) Chief counselor.
(c) Friend.
(d) Husband.

Short Answer 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?

2. Luc is a wealthy man, and he funds a trip for Philo and her son to do what?

3. Why does Sina decide to "give" Philo, her baby, to Madame Fouchard?

4. The chapter about the spirit Azaka, or "Kouzen Zaka" begins with Karen telling the story of her journey to Mama Lola's home in ______________.

5. Mama Lola takes the ________ like her mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

(see the answer key)

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