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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. Why must this be dislodged?
(a) It is growing larger.
(b) It has become imbedded.
(c) It is pressing on her brain stem.
(d) It is blocking a major artery.

2. 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) For the sake of honor.
(c) So she may have two husbands.
(d) So he will not be lonely.

3. Maggie tells the story of losing a ___________ (an important item in Vodou initiation rituals.) while in Haiti.
(a) Pa-tat.
(b) Pe-tot.
(c) Pi-tet.
(d) Po-tet.

4. At the end of the blessing, Alourdes mentions to Karen that Maggie is going to __________ (undergo the ritual initiation into Vodou) in July.
(a) 'Koche.'
(b) 'Kitche.'
(c) 'Kache.'
(d) 'Kouche.'

5. There are ___________ levels of initiation into Vodou.
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

1. Clement Rapelle, a Haitian man, dreams about a woman named Philomise who lives in a compound called _____________________.

2. How do they know this illness is a sure sign of illness caused by the spirits?

3. We learn that the main focus of Alourdes' healing energy is directed at what?

4. ____________________ when she agrees to return to her family land in Jean Rabel to give a feast for the family spirits.

5. This chapter is a story about the life of Alourdes' ______________, Philomise.

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

3. What do the initiates have to do in the cemetery?

4. What does this chapter reiterate about the responsibility of serving the spirits?

5. What understanding does this chapter give us regarding Alourdes and her daughter?

6. What is one of the most important lessons learned about the practice of Vodou from reading this book? How is Karen's involvement in Mama Lola's story important to most readers of this book?

7. How does Philo feel about Alourdes? Why might she feel this way?

8. Why do the initiates do the answer to number 55 in the cemetery?

9. How has Alourdes been like Ezili?

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

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