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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. At the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 2, what do Brown and Martha quarrel about?
(a) Their future.
(b) Jones staying at the embassy.
(c) Angel's new school.
(d) The ambassador's new dog.

2. Why is it said, in Part 1, Chapter 4, that Papa Doc sometimes watches the slow deaths of some of his victims?
(a) Out of sadism.
(b) For medical interest.
(c) Out of revenge.
(d) For self-punishment.

3. Though Mr. Smith has turned his back, what happens after he gives money to the beggar?
(a) The Secretary takes it from him.
(b) The beggar buries it in a shallow hole in the sand.
(c) The other man steals it from him.
(d) The beggar throws it back at him.

4. Along the border of the Dominican Republic, what does Brown feel?
(a) Ambivalence about the differences between the two countries.
(b) A sense of peace unlike anything in Haiti.
(c) A sense of curiosity about life beyond the border.
(d) A strong desire to flee Haiti.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Though this occurs before the story starts, why did Brown fly to New York?

2. During the ship's night of entertainment, what does Mr. Baxter recite?

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

4. Four Tonton Macoutes arrive at the foot of Brown's driveway in a Cadillac. What does the leader do after drawing his gun?

5. What is the usual progression of Brown's relationship with Martha?

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