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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Often this way of thinking can lead a Haitian woman into what?
(a) High-risk situations.
(b) Drugs.
(c) Service of the spirits.
(d) A great depression.

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

3. All morning Mauvant is muttering that he is ________________ but no one pays him much attention.
(a) Going.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Dying.
(d) Sick.

4. His medicine, his power, is with him naturally, and he has no need even for what?
(a) Sleep.
(b) Spirits.
(c) An ason.
(d) Friends.

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

6. She develops a good reputation within the Haitian community because of what?
(a) Her influence among the authorities.
(b) Her wealth.
(c) Her intelligence.
(d) Her effective treatments and her fairness with her clients.

7. How do Alourdes and Maggie feel about the idea of having to deal with the American police?
(a) They are terrified.
(b) They are angry.
(c) They are excited.
(d) They are annoyed.

8. Philomise is the ________________ daughter of Marie Noelsine, the family beauty.
(a) Youngest.
(b) Wildest.
(c) Oldest.
(d) Prettiest.

9. Mama Lola travels to ___________ from Haiti and falls very ill.
(a) America.
(b) Cuba.
(c) France.
(d) Spain.

10. For Karen, the trip is largely in the name of ____________.
(a) Relaxing.
(b) Research.
(c) Making friends.
(d) Spending time with family.

11. Fouchard understands that she must do what?
(a) Stay in her home.
(b) Continue as if nothing has happened.
(c) Care for Sina.
(d) Close up shop and immediately leave town.

12. For how long do the ceremonies go on?
(a) Until late at night.
(b) Until early in the morning the next day.
(c) For the next week.
(d) Until early in the evening.

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

14. What is a "met tet?"
(a) A grocery store.
(b) A beaded rattle.
(c) A Mets fan.
(d) Master of her head.

15. 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) Eating.
(c) Praying.
(d) Chanting.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Manman Marasa?

3. The story begins on __________ early morning.

4. What is a ritual feeding of the poor?

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

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