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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) Tutoring children.
(b) Saving her inheritance.
(c) Selling her goods at the market.
(d) Nannying.

2. Philo meets a man named Luc Charles with whom she bears a child named ______________.
(a) Frank.
(b) Fred.
(c) Frieda.
(d) Phil.

3. What does Mauvant vomit up?
(a) His lunch.
(b) A diamond.
(c) A small, smooth stone.
(d) A spirit.

4. Fouchard understands that she must do what?
(a) Care for Sina.
(b) Close up shop and immediately leave town.
(c) Stay in her home.
(d) Continue as if nothing has happened.

5. What is a ritual feeding of the poor?
(a) Panje mov.
(b) Ponji mav.
(c) A Manje pov.
(d) Monji pav.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Alourdes is possessed by Ogou, the __________ is always wielded.

2. For Alourdes, it is a journey long overdue to do what?

3. Mauvant dresses and assumes his usual post where?

4. The capital earned by this career gives her leverage over what?

5. What does Philo realize?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the moral of the story in this chapter? How is this a significant lesson to learn?

2. What is revealed about the relationship between Mama Lola and the spirits in this chapter? How is this relationship important?

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

4. Compare Azaka to Joseph Binbin Mauvant.

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

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

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

8. How are vodou ideals understood? Give an example from the text that supports this. How might a modern-day American reader feel about this?

9. 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?

10. How do Alourdes and Maggie feel in American culture? Should they feel this way? Why or why not?

(see the answer keys)

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