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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. What was striking about the countess's hair?
(a) It was a shade of red never found in nature.
(b) It was nearly gone.
(c) It was prematurely white.
(d) It was dyed a deep black, almost blue..

2. At the beginning of Part 1, Chapter 5, what distractions does Brown experience?
(a) Martha is irate; the grocer tries to collect the money he's owed.
(b) Doctor Philipot's body is found; Angel has the mumps.
(c) Jones has escaped from jail; Angel has pneumonia.
(d) Joseph is arrested at the market; Mr. Smith discovers Doctor Philipot's body.

3. Brown speaks briefly with the prostitute whom Jones had chosen. Why does the girl like Jones?
(a) He is good in bed.
(b) He buys her drinks.
(c) He makes her laugh.
(d) He protects her from the Tonton Macoutes.

4. How much Latin does Brown remember from his early education?
(a) Only one line.
(b) Everything he reads.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Only Virgil's poetry.

5. In Mr. Smith's typed report for the people of Wisconsin, what is his tone?
(a) Hopeful.
(b) Sad.
(c) Confused.
(d) Despairing.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the casino with Luigi, whom does Brown see from the ship?

2. From the beginning of their relationship, who makes great demands on Martha's time?

3. When Brown and his ship friend return to the boat, why is the guard at the gangplank not threatening?

4. How did Marcel kill himself?

5. After the war, how did Brown feed himself?

(see the answer key)

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