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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. Sina is strong and has saved money from what?
(a) Saving her inheritance.
(b) Nannying.
(c) Tutoring children.
(d) Selling her goods at the market.

2. Who is Leve Jipon Fanm-nan, meaning "Raise that Woman's Petticoat?"
(a) Macena's dog.
(b) Macena's favorite cock.
(c) Macena's servant.
(d) Macena's best friend.

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

4. Ogou teaches that in order to live, one must do what?
(a) Think.
(b) Learn.
(c) Fight.
(d) Breathe.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Philo meets a man named Luc Charles with whom she bears a child named ______________.

2. Who is Joseph Binbin Mauvant?

3. The journey into rural Haiti is ____________ one.

4. Where is this town located?

5. Philo and a group of friends travel to ______________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What sets Alourdes further apart from the poor Haitians?

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

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

4. What is Alourdes' purpose for arranging the 'manje pov?'

5. How does one feel regarding Karen? Is it easy to sympathize with her? Why or why not?

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

7. 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?

8. What does Sina's character reveal about women in this culture? How do the women compare to the men?

9. What is it like being a manbo? How does Alourdes feel about this?

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

(see the answer keys)

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