1. Philo is taken in by a generous woman named _______________.
(a) Madame Victor.
(b) Madame Victoria.
(c) Madame Vichy.
(d) Madame Valeria.

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

3. What is the setting?
(a) The Mauvant family compound.
(b) The town market.
(c) The Mauvant family store.
(d) The town hall.

4. He is a "grimo," or _____________ man.
(a) Young.
(b) Old.
(c) White-skinned.
(d) Working.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The day arrives when a ________ (an evil spirit, in this case, a two legged horse which stands straight like a man) visits Madame Fouchard in the middle of the night.

2. In the market of _____________, Philo finds her sister, Gloria.

3. Sina realizes that Macena will not leave the family compound, so she and her eldest daughter, Gloria, decide to do what?

4. What happens to Sina shortly after this?

5. What does she learn from her sister-in-law?

(see the answer key)

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