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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Martha's husband think about her affair with Brown?
(a) He has already filed for divorce.
(b) He has threatened to throw her out of the house.
(c) He does not suspect anything.
(d) He probably knows but does not object.

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

3. When the Smiths first arrive at the Hotel Trianon, what does Mr. Smith think of the body crouched in the pool?
(a) He is offended and demands immediate burial.
(b) He covers Mrs. Smith's eyes so she will not see.
(c) He thinks the death is horrible.
(d) He thinks it is a sleeping beggar.

4. How often to Brown and Martha talk or argue about Angel?
(a) Fairly often.
(b) Almost never.
(c) Half the time.
(d) Constantly.

5. In a late-night conversation, Brown and Jones talk about their official jobs titles, which are vague. What does this tell the reader about their relationship?
(a) They are not honest with each other or the Haitians.
(b) They speak the truth only when it is proven that the other one will not betray.
(c) They prefer to play games with the truth.
(d) They reveal details only when they know each other better.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Brown and Jones meet under embarrassing circumstances?

2. As far as Brown knows, where is Jones's home?

3. When Brown and Martha are stopped by the soldier at the road-block, why does Brown protest?

4. Mr. Smith has a letter of introduction to what person in Haiti?

5. How does Brown think of Mr. Smith even before he knows his name?

(see the answer key)

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