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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Sina realizes that Macena will not leave the family compound, so she and her eldest daughter, Gloria, decide to do what?
(a) Remove him from the compound.
(b) Kill him.
(c) Move to a neighboring town.
(d) Convince him to leave.

3. Mauvant is what they call a _____________________ or a true African who has the spirits "on him" always.
(a) "Frafrica."
(b) "Afrikanner."
(c) "Franginen."
(d) "Afrique."

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

5. Philo meets a man named Luc Charles with whom she bears a child named ______________.
(a) Fred.
(b) Frieda.
(c) Phil.
(d) Frank.

6. Why does Macena mourn bitterly?
(a) Unexpectedly, Macena's best friend dies.
(b) Unexpectedly, this prize fighting cock of Macena's dies in the ring.
(c) Unexpectedly, Macena's servant quits.
(d) Unexpectedly, Macena's dog dies while out hunting.

7. In the end, what happens in William's case?
(a) He is placed in a mental institution.
(b) He is given community service.
(c) He is put in prison.
(d) All charges are dropped.

8. This chapter we learn more about Kouzinn, the spirit who is what?
(a) Mama Lola's spiritual advisor.
(b) Azaka's brother.
(c) The male counterpart to Azaka.
(d) The female counterpart to Azaka.

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

10. What does she learn from her sister-in-law?
(a) She is to train as a manbo in Brooklyn.
(b) She is to become a spirit.
(c) She is to move back to Haiti.
(d) She is to return to Haiti to train as a manbo.

11. What does Mauvant vomit up?
(a) His lunch.
(b) A diamond.
(c) A spirit.
(d) A small, smooth stone.

12. 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.

13. 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) Take a relaxing vacation.
(c) Move to the States.
(d) Journey back into the mountains

14. In what town does the story take place?
(a) Port au Prince.
(b) Jean Rabel.
(c) Achille.
(d) Surin.

15. Mama Lola takes the ________ like her mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
(a) Asion.
(b) Ason.
(c) Aser.
(d) Asar.

Short Answer Questions

1. For how long do the ceremonies go on?

2. What is the beaded rattle used to leverage the spirit world?

3. This occurs right around the time when Sina must do what?

4. What is the reasoning for the answer to number 96?

5. There are _______ different subdivisions of Ogou.

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