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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. Who is Joseph Binbin Mauvant?
(a) Mama Lola's great grandfather.
(b) Mama Lola's grandfather.
(c) Mama Lola's father.
(d) Mama Lola's brother.

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

3. What does Alourdes want to gather?
(a) Essential ingredients needed for ceremonies.
(b) Those who want to become Vodou healers.
(c) Her family and friends.
(d) Her thoughts.

4. In what town does the story take place?
(a) Surin.
(b) Jean Rabel.
(c) Achille.
(d) Port au Prince.

5. Mama Lola is throwing Azaka _______________ party, as she must every year.
(a) An anniversary.
(b) A pizza.
(c) A birthday.
(d) A surprise.

Short Answer Questions

1. Most of the compound's women have made the long journey down the mountain to what?

2. Ogou teaches that in order to live, one must do what?

3. Why is Azaka mad?

4. Fouchard feeds Sina and gives her a place to rest whenever she comes to town to sell her goods at the market. Why does Fouchard do this?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is Mama Lola affected by the needs of these spirits? What are the end results of her actions?

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

4. How might oral traditions be difficult for the reader?

5. How is the legend of Joseph Binbin Mauvant important?

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

7. How is the character Jepete important?

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

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

10. Describe a metaphor that can be found in this chapter. How is this interesting?

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