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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. Macena is the father of her children so she must do what?
(a) Stay away from him.
(b) Trust him.
(c) Forgive him.
(d) Take him in.

2. The chapter about the spirit Azaka, or "Kouzen Zaka" begins with Karen telling the story of her journey to Mama Lola's home in ______________.
(a) May of 1981.
(b) May of 1983.
(c) May of 1982.
(d) May of 1984.

3. She buys land in _____________, building her house with her own hands.
(a) Gros Balance.
(b) Gros Mango.
(c) Gros Cajou.
(d) Gros Morne.

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

5. What is the reasoning for the answer to number 96?
(a) She gives away part of herself.
(b) She loses all self-esteem.
(c) Her children are her life.
(d) Vodou spirits are ideal lovers.

Short Answer Questions

1. For how long do the ceremonies go on?

2. In ______________, Alourdes' son William, who is mentally retarded, is arrested for a purse snatching.

3. Who is Manman Marasa?

4. Who is Leve Jipon Fanm-nan, meaning "Raise that Woman's Petticoat?"

5. The compound is a grouping of huts for whom?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How is the character Jepete important?

4. Why is oral tradition important in this culture?

5. How is jealousy significant in Haiti?

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

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

8. What is made clear in this chapter that we as Americans often fail to understand?

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

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

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