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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the news of Hamit (who had rented a room to Brown and Martha in the past)?
(a) He has been captured by the Tontons Macoute.
(b) His wife reported him missing.
(c) He has disappeared.
(d) His body has been found in the forest.

2. During the ship's night of entertainment, what does Mr. Baxter recite?
(a) A song from his childhood.
(b) A poem he wrote himself.
(c) A poem written by a fellow soldier.
(d) A poem written by an unknown German.

3. 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 reveal details only when they know each other better.
(c) They speak the truth only when it is proven that the other one will not betray.
(d) They prefer to play games with the truth.

4. As far as Brown knows, where is Jones's home?
(a) Nowhere.
(b) Spain.
(c) England.
(d) Haiti.

5. Angel is introduced in Part 1, Chapter 2. Who is he?
(a) Joseph's son.
(b) The President's grandson.
(c) Brown's half-brother.
(d) Martha's son.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Martha explain Brown's view of the world?

2. Where do Brown and Martha rendezvous most often?

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

4. When Brown surveys his desk in his study, what is missing?

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

(see the answer key)

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