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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Put it in the Cadillac trunk and tie it with rope.
(c) Bury it in a secret grave.
(d) Heave it into the undergrowth.

2. Why does Dr. Philipot not want to flee the Tontons Macoute?
(a) Because he would feel less safe in the mountains.
(b) Because he has no money.
(c) Because his wife persuades him to stay.
(d) Because he is old and tired.

3. In Chapter 1 of Part 2, when Brown takes Mr. Smith to the post office, what happens?
(a) They are questioned about their errand by a Tonton Macoute.
(b) Mr. Smith exits by the wrong door and is lost.
(c) Mr. Smith is mobbed by five beggars.
(d) Mr. Smith get in an argument with a one-legged man.

4. After staying at the Hotel Trianon for two days, what is Mrs. Smith's opinion about Joseph?
(a) He is a very pleasant man.
(b) He is not competent for the jobs that needs doing.
(c) He is a man of all trades.
(d) He oversteps the boundaries of his servant role.

5. What is the supposed reason for Jones's arrest when he attempts to pass through customs?
(a) He refuses to let the customs officers search his bags.
(b) His letter of introduction is written to the wrong person.
(c) A gun is found in his luggage.
(d) He is carrying something incriminating.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mrs. Smith is proud of the American ballot that shows her husband's name as a presidential candidate. What is Brown's perception of voting in Haiti?

2. At the police station, when Brown and Smith go to visit Jones, what does the Tonton Macoute guard do?

3. When Brown, Smith, and the Secretary for Social Welfare arrive at Duvalierville, who is the only person in sight?

4. Jones appears at the brothel the same night that Brown talks with the Tonton Macoute. How is he treated?

5. Before beginning work on the vegetarian center, what does the Secretary for Social Welfare want from Mr. Smith?

(see the answer key)

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