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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3 Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While standing on the porch, what does Mrs. Smith demand from Captain Concasseur?
(a) The phone number of his superior.
(b) His police badge.
(c) His car keys.
(d) His revolver.

2. What do Brown and Doctor Magiot do with Philipot's body during the night?
(a) Dump it unceremoniously in a ditch.
(b) Prepare it for burial according to local Voodoo custom.
(c) Bury it at the edge of the neighbor's property.
(d) Lay it behind some bushes near an abandoned cottage.

3. At the beginning of Part 1, Chapter 3, as the Smiths are being driven to the airport, what does Mr. Smith do?
(a) Thanks Brown profusely for being a good host.
(b) Scatters money to the beggars at the post office.
(c) Bribes the Tonton Macoute driver to bypass the roadblock.
(d) Gives Joseph a large tip for the service he's provided.

4. How does Brown act toward the end of the Voodoo ceremony?
(a) He becomes irritated and drags Joseph away.
(b) He cautiously joins in the dance.
(c) He sits in the car and drinks whisky.
(d) He wholeheartedly joins in the dance.

5. Why does the captain want Brown to keep an eye on Jones?
(a) Jones has not fully paid for his passage aboard the ship.
(b) He thinks Jones is a murderer.
(c) Brown does not mind spying on someone.
(d) He thinks Jones is a gambler.

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. Why is Martha in Santo Domingo?

3. What does Jones forget at the hotel when he and Brown flee?

4. In Mr. Smith's typed report for the people of Wisconsin, what is his tone?

5. Before Brown and Smith leave the jail, what does Jones want them to do?

(see the answer key)

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