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

2. Why is Azaka mad?
(a) Azaka does not want Alourdes to throw him a party.
(b) Azaka thinks Alourdes does not love him.
(c) Azaka is in a bad mood.
(d) Azaka thinks Alourdes is not going to throw him a party.

3. Who should Karen marry?
(a) Papa Gedes.
(b) Papa Ogou.
(c) Mama Lola's son.
(d) Mama Lola's brother.

4. The spirits will do what if should she neglect them?
(a) Help her.
(b) Not work for her.
(c) Kill her.
(d) Ignore her.

5. What does McCarthy Brown do for Alourdes and Maggie?
(a) She translates for them.
(b) She pays for William's bail.
(c) She steps in to assist in the process.
(d) She acts as William's lawyer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Sina shortly after this?

2. Mama Lola takes the ________ like her mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

3. Fouchard understands that she must do what?

4. Macena is the father of her children so she must do what?

5. Often this way of thinking can lead a Haitian woman into what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does this culture affect men like Macena? How is Sina finally able to escape him? How does this lead to a change in her life?

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

4. Describe Vodou rituals and ceremonies as a whole. Give an example from this chapter that supports this.

5. How does jealousy affect the plot of this story?

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

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

8. Why is oral tradition important in this culture?

9. What other imagery is used in this chapter? How does it affect the reader? What message does this imagery send?

10. What important themes in the world of Haitian Vodou are seen in this chapter?

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