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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. When the countess rang the bell for Marcel to come to her room, what was he wearing?
(a) Pajamas with both their initials monogrammed on the shirt.
(b) A shirt he had found in Brown's luggage.
(c) Black pants and shirt, in preparation for mourning.
(d) Only his underwear.

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

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

4. Jones appears at the brothel the same night that Brown talks with the Tonton Macoute. How is he treated?
(a) With contempt.
(b) Like the guest of honor.
(c) Like someone who does not belong.
(d) With scorn, since he has no money.

5. What are Jones's last words to Philipot?
(a) He wishes he could have seen Brown one last time.
(b) There is no room for him outside Haiti.
(c) He wishes he could have fought better.
(d) He regrets coming to Haiti.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Brown stay with Philipot?

2. Why do the Smiths decide to stay and pursue the building of the vegetarian center?

3. What is Brown's idea to help Jones escape?

4. How does Doctor Magiot know Philipot?

5. According to the note Doctor Magiot received, where is young Philipot?

(see the answer key)

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