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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer 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.

2. McCarthy Brown recounts in this chapter a trip she and Alourdes make together in ________ to Haiti.

3. Why does he fund this?

4. Does Joseph Binbin Mauvant like Macena?

5. What is the reasoning for the answer to number 96?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the author say is the purpose of every other chapter in the book? What does this reveal about the author's role in writing these chapters?

2. How is the character Jepete important?

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

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

5. Compare Azaka to Joseph Binbin Mauvant.

6. How is jealousy significant in Haiti?

7. What is it like being a manbo? How does Alourdes feel about this?

8. 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?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Vodou is a part of Haitian culture.

Part 1) Describe Vodou and Haitian culture. How is Vodou incorporated into everyday life in Haiti? How is it also similar to other religions?

Part 2) What religions are important and influential in the U.S.? How does religion affect the lives of many Americans? How does it influence the way our country was created and is now organized and run?

Part 3) Is religion a part of your own life? If so, how If not, why not? How different might your life be if you practiced Vodou? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Karen's involvement in Vodou develops throughout this book.

Part 1) Describe Karen's involvement in Vodou at the beginning of this book? What has drawn her to Mama Lola and the subject of Vodou?

Part 2) How do her feelings regarding Vodou change over the course of the book? What causes these changes? How does this in turn change significant aspects of Karen's life and beliefs?

Part 3) What were your original beliefs regarding Vodou prior to reading this book? How did your views change over the course of reading this book? What led to these changes? How might these changes affect your beliefs regarding other religions and beliefs?

Essay Topic 3

The truth about Vodou is told in this book.

Part 1) Summarize Vodouism. What are the truths about Vodouism? How do these truths compare to your initial thoughts about Vodou?

Part 2) How does Vodouism compare to other religions? What are the reasons for these similarities and differences?

Part 3) How has your opinion and knowledge of Vodou changed throughout the course of this book? How might this influence your opinions of other religions and beliefs?

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