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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12 - Gede.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. ______________ is an elusive creature of the deep sea, a siren.
(a) Asrial.
(b) Freda.
(c) Danto.
(d) Lasyrenn.

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

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

4. Macena believes that the spirits, like his wife, are there to do what?
(a) Kill him.
(b) Serve him.
(c) Hurt him.
(d) Scare him.

5. At the end of the blessing, Alourdes mentions to Karen that Maggie is going to __________ (undergo the ritual initiation into Vodou) in July.
(a) 'Kache.'
(b) 'Kouche.'
(c) 'Koche.'
(d) 'Kitche.'

Short Answer Questions

1. Alourdes ____________ the family spirits that inhabit the land.

2. In this chapter we learn about Alourdes' Grandmother, ______________.

3. Azaka goes about his business first, settling outstanding loans from what, and then selling the goods from his altar to the guests?

4. How do they know this illness is a sure sign of illness caused by the spirits?

5. He represents the idea that Haitians must connect to what, while shedding their skin and recreating themselves as needed?

(see the answer key)

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