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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In school, what play was Brown forced to participate in, speaking in a French translation of the original play?
(a) Romeo and Juliet.
(b) A Question of Taste.
(c) The Cherry Orchard.
(d) A Doll's House.

2. When Brown steps off the ship, who fills the port?
(a) Taxi drivers.
(b) Tonton Macoutes.
(c) Postal employees.
(d) Beggars.

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

4. Why does Joseph limp?
(a) A jeep had run over his foot.
(b) He was wounded in the war.
(c) He had a childhood disease that crippled him.
(d) The Tonton Macoutes beat him up.

5. What beverage do the Smiths drink most often while onboard the ship?
(a) Rum.
(b) Orange juice.
(c) Coca-Cola.
(d) Water.

Short Answer Questions

1. What moment, as Brown remembers the past, makes him feel that his business was finally a success?

2. Sitting by the pool on his first night home, what does Brown remember?

3. Why does Dr. Philipot not want to flee the Tontons Macoute?

4. What is Brown's plan to get through the road-blocks with Jones?

5. What does Mr. Smith carry around for his wife?

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