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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Brown arrived for the first time at the Hotel Trianon in Haiti, who was with his mother?
(a) Brown's father.
(b) Doctor Magiot.
(c) Joseph.
(d) Her husband, the count.

2. What is Doctor Magiot's opinion of American aid to Haiti?
(a) America will help only if her interests are threatened.
(b) America will help only if she becomes interested.
(c) Americans do not care enough to lift a finger.
(d) America is Haiti's only hope for peace.

3. When Brown and Martha are stopped by the soldier at the road-block, why does Brown protest?
(a) Because Martha belongs to the diplomatic corps.
(b) Because he is tired and wants to get home.
(c) Because he is smuggling weapons in.
(d) Because he doesn't trust the soldier.

4. Mr. Smith has a letter of introduction to what person in Haiti?
(a) The Secretary for Internal Affairs.
(b) The Provost for International Affairs.
(c) The Secretary for Social Welfare.
(d) The President.

5. What moment, as Brown remembers the past, makes him feel that his business was finally a success?
(a) A girl was making love in the pool in the middle of the night.
(b) A young couple promised to vacation there every year.
(c) His guest registry was full for nearly three months running.
(d) Tourists in the neighboring cities heard about him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the ship on which Brown, Jones, and the Smiths are traveling?

2. As Doctor Magiot and Brown are talking, Petit Pierre arrives. Why does he come?

3. Brown's pass is good only for one day, but this is not a problem. Why?

4. When Mr. and Mrs. Smith arrive at the hotel, what room do they stay in?

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

(see the answer key)

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