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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The relationship between Sina and Alphonse Macena does not last long. Why?
(a) She tires of him.
(b) He dies.
(c) He is abusive.
(d) He does not carry his weight in the household.

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

3. In the market of _____________, Philo finds her sister, Gloria.
(a) Gabaille.
(b) Guedo.
(c) Gaiac.
(d) Gonaives.

4. Many guests arrive for the ritual, and after ______________ to persuade the spirits to attend, Mama Lola becomes possessed by the spirit of Azaka.
(a) Singing.
(b) Chanting.
(c) Eating.
(d) Praying.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. McCarthy Brown recounts in this chapter a trip she and Alourdes make together in ________ to Haiti.

2. The spirit Papa Danbala is very _________, so when he "mounts" his horse, or manbo, in the possession-performance, he utters sounds only and does not speak.

3. Philo discovers she is pregnant and does everything she can think of to miscarry, as another mouth to feed is the last thing she needs. The spirit __________________ comes to her in a dream and tells her to stop trying to kill her baby.

4. In what town does the story take place?

5. Mama Lola is throwing Azaka _______________ party, as she must every year.

(see the answer key)

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