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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. Alourdes' mother, Philomise, is the _________ child born to them.

2. In this chapter we learn about Alourdes' Grandmother, ______________.

3. Philomise is the ________________ daughter of Marie Noelsine, the family beauty.

4. Unfortunately, Fouchard's plan all along is to do what?

5. For Karen, the trip is largely in the name of ____________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What do most Americans think of "voodoo?"

3. Describe a metaphor that can be found in this chapter. How is this interesting?

4. 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?

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

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

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

8. Describe Vodou rituals and ceremonies as a whole. Give an example from this chapter that supports this.

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

10. 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?

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

Imagery and metaphors are used frequently throughout this book.

Part 1) Describe the imagery and metaphors found in this book. How are these connected to the stories in this book and the book as a whole?

Part 2) How is imagery important in oral traditions? Why is it so important? How is this importance reflected in this book?

Part 3) What other literary devices can be found in this book? How are they used? Are they effective? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

There are four steps in the initiation ritual.

Part 1) What are these four steps? Describe and analyze each step. What is the purpose of each step? How does one step lead to another? What do these steps reveal or reinforce about Vodou?

Part 2) How does this initiation rite compare to rituals found in other religions and organizations? Why do these similarities exist?

Part 3) In what rituals have you participated? Why? How did you feel about these rituals and other religious rituals? Why is ritual important to humans?

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