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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. Many guests arrive for the ritual, and after ______________ to persuade the spirits to attend, Mama Lola becomes possessed by the spirit of Azaka.
(a) Praying.
(b) Singing.
(c) Eating.
(d) Chanting.

2. Why does Sina decide to "give" Philo, her baby, to Madame Fouchard?
(a) Sina knows that a single mother raising three children will not be able to provide a very good life for them.
(b) Sina does not like Philo.
(c) Sina knows that Madame Fouchard has control over her.
(d) Sina needs the money Madame Fouchard gives her for taking in Philo.

3. For how long do the ceremonies go on?
(a) Until late at night.
(b) Until early in the morning the next day.
(c) Until early in the evening.
(d) For the next week.

4. Why does Alourdes do this for Karen?
(a) She respects Karen.
(b) She worries about Karen.
(c) In order to determine how involved she should become within the world of Vodou.
(d) She loves Karen.

5. Unfortunately, Fouchard's plan all along is to do what?
(a) Have Philo be the daughter she always wanted.
(b) Return Philo to her mother as soon as possible.
(c) Utilize Philo as a maid whom she will not have to pay.
(d) Sell Philo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mama Lola is throwing Azaka _______________ party, as she must every year.

2. Alourdes ____________ the family spirits that inhabit the land.

3. Sina is strong and has saved money from what?

4. Before long, Macena discovers her whereabouts and does what?

5. By the end of this chapter, Alourdes does what for Karen?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does this similarity relate to their decision to take up the ason and serve the spirits?

4. How is Marie Claire significant?

5. Why is oral tradition important in this culture?

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

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

8. How are Sina and Philo similar? What actions do they take? What does this reveal about them?

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

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

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