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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6 - Kouzinn.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. For Alourdes, it is a journey long overdue to do what?
(a) Pay homage to the spirits.
(b) Relax and enjoy life.
(c) Teach others about Vodou.
(d) Learn the history of Haiti.

3. What is agreed upon between Mama Lola and Karen?
(a) Karen should marry Mama Lola's brother.
(b) Karen should move to Haiti.
(c) Karen should stay away from Vodou.
(d) Karen should call Papa Ogou.

4. Macena shirks his responsibilities and spends all of his time where?
(a) In front of the television.
(b) With his friends.
(c) In a bar.
(d) At the cockfights.

5. Luc is a wealthy man, and he funds a trip for Philo and her son to do what?
(a) Journey to Port au Prince.
(b) Move to the States.
(c) Journey back into the mountains
(d) Take a relaxing vacation.

Short Answer Questions

1. The relationship between Sina and Alphonse Macena does not last long. Why?

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

3. In what town does the story take place?

4. Alourdes' mother, Philomise, is the _________ child born to them.

5. Does Joseph Binbin Mauvant like Macena?

(see the answer key)

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