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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Brown realizes that morning at the end of the driveway, why do the Tontons Macoute wear sunglasses?
(a) Because the government tells them to.
(b) Because if they show fear, it would be the end of terror in others.
(c) The sunglasses are a measure of their power.
(d) They want to intimidate people with their staring.

2. From the beginning of their relationship, who makes great demands on Martha's time?
(a) Her husband, the ambassador.
(b) Angel.
(c) Her lover, a member of the Tontons Macoute.
(d) Brown.

3. As the hearse is stranded in the road, what does Madame Philipot promise to buy for her son?
(a) Vanilla ice cream.
(b) A lollipop.
(c) Chocolate cookies.
(d) Popcorn.

4. Why does Brown go to the casino after talking with Jones?
(a) He is desperate for company and has nowhere else to go.
(b) He is hoping to see Martha there.
(c) He wants to dull the memory of his conversation with Jones.
(d) The hotel is empty and he wants a familiar place.

5. What do the Tonton Macoutes do with the coffin?
(a) Push it off the edge of the cliff so it falls into the sea.
(b) Heave it into the undergrowth.
(c) Bury it in a secret grave.
(d) Put it in the Cadillac trunk and tie it with rope.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1, Chapter 5, Brown and Joseph discuss what might happen with Doctor Philipot's soul. What is the Voodoo belief about a dead man?

2. Because Mere Catherine has no Coca-Cola, what does she give Brown to drink with his rum?

3. As Jones presents his business plan, what Biblical story is Brown reminded of?

4. When Brown walks up the stairs to say hello to Angel, what does the boy show him?

5. At the beginning of Part 1, Chapter 5, what distractions does Brown experience?

(see the answer key)

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