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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. We learn in this chapter that Maggie is almost more like a ______________ to Alourdes, someone upon who she relies heavily in her work as a manbo.
(a) Cousin.
(b) Friend.
(c) Stranger.
(d) Sister.

2. In time, the two become friends, and she tells him what story?
(a) Of how she began her work in treating people.
(b) Of how she began studying Vodou.
(c) Of how she became a Haitian.
(d) Of how she first came to Haiti.

3. It is explained to these four that after the initiation, Alourdes will be what?
(a) Their Vodou sister.
(b) Their Vodou spirit.
(c) Their Vodou leader.
(d) Their Vodou mother.

4. All four successfully survive the initiation. The story jumps to some years later in Alourdes' Brooklyn basement where the three surviving siblings of the initiation are doing what?
(a) Missing Miracle, who is killed in the spring of 1987.
(b) Missing Mimose, who is killed in the spring of 1987.
(c) Missing Maggie, who is killed in the spring of 1987.
(d) Missing May, who is killed in the spring of 1987.

5. When Karen decides to marry Papa Ogou, Alourdes tells her that she must also marry Papa Danbala. Why?
(a) For the sake of balance.
(b) So he will not be lonely.
(c) So she may have two husbands.
(d) For the sake of honor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Alourdes, Mabel and Karen travel to a large _______________ in Kingston where Alourdes is to "treat" a parcel of land the owner needs to sell.

2. According to the Vodou philosophy, the world is a precarious place, and it is naïve to think what?

3. In this chapter we learn that Vodou rituals are always opened with what?

4. Healers such as Alourdes are specialists who are for hire in order to do what?

5. Alourdes tells the story of a potential client who is a member of a devil-worship group, and she explains that she is a ______________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is learned about the choices made regarding the women in this culture?

2. What similarity exists between Marie Claire and Maggie?

3. Who does Aunt Emma represent? Why is this important?

4. What is Alourdes' response regarding Catholic priests? What does this reveal about Haitians?

5. What is Alourdes' main role in Vodou? Describe her actions in this role. Why does she act this way?

6. Who is important in this chapter? Why is she important in comparison to Alourdes?

7. Compare the focus on morality and sexuality in the Vodou culture as compared the many people in America? How do these differences affect many Americans' views of Vodou?

8. What are Philo's plans for Alourdes, prior to her birth? How does this plan change?

9. How is myth important in Alourdes' life of Vodou?

10. What is significant about Karen's marriage to Papa Danbala?

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