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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before long, Macena discovers her whereabouts and does what?
(a) Comes to live with her.
(b) Robs her.
(c) Ignores her.
(d) Kicks her out of her new home.

2. Ogou Badagri, the shy, handsome, brave and loyal, is Alourdes' _____________ from the spirit world.
(a) Friend.
(b) Father.
(c) Husband.
(d) Chief counselor.

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

4. What warrior lesson does Karen learn?
(a) Strike first and strike hard.
(b) Know what you want and fight for it.
(c) Learn how to wield a sword.
(d) Fight those who fight you.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what town does the story take place?

3. In the market of _____________, Philo finds her sister, Gloria.

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. Where is this town located?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the character Jepete important?

2. What contrast is discussed in this chapter? Describe this contrast.

3. What all-important concept is discussed in this chapter? Give an example.

4. How is Marie Claire significant?

5. How do you feel about Karen marrying Ogou? How does this marriage change the path of Karen's life? What does this also teach her?

6. What is the connection between one's power and the will of the spirits in the world of Vodou?

7. What do most Americans think of "voodoo?"

8. Describe Karen's understanding of Alourdes' "Queen Bee" behavior.

9. Why is a manbo especially important in Haiti during the present time?

10. What does the author say is the purpose of every other chapter in the book? What does this reveal about the author's role in writing these chapters?

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