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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When "Sina," as Macena calls her, becomes pregnant, Mauvant and the men from the community do what?
(a) Force him to marry Sina.
(b) Kick him out.
(c) Build him a hut in the compound.
(d) Put him in jail.

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

3. Where is this ritual feeding held?
(a) In the cemetery of Port-au-Prince.
(b) In church in Port-au-Prince.
(c) In someone's home in Port-au-Prince.
(d) In the town hall in Port-au-Prince.

4. ____________ is finally reacted by Karen, Alourdes and their traveling companions.
(a) Gros Balance.
(b) Gros Vignon.
(c) Gros Cajou.
(d) Gros Morne.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the year ___________, both Maggie and Alourdes are confronted with the question--who are my people?

2. What happens to a person who catches a glimpse of her beneath the water that reaches out to touch her?

3. Who is Manman Marasa?

4. Despite her power as a Vodou priestess and the protection that she enjoys at the hands of the spirits, ________________ is enough to upturn Alourdes' life.

5. Alourdes and Maggie have the responsibility of keeping the women of this line, Sina, Philo and beyond, as well as the family spirits, alive with what?

(see the answer key)

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