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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jones reveals his opinion about scruples. What is this opinion?
(a) Scruples are not meant to be followed.
(b) Scruples cost a lot.
(c) Scruples have little effect on a man.
(d) Scruples are an excuse.

2. What happens in the casino after Brown won a large amount of money?
(a) He walked home and hid the money under his mattress.
(b) He lost his virginity to an older woman.
(c) He forgot to cash in his chips for money.
(d) He got drunk and passed out in his hotel room.

3. When Brown and Martha are stopped by the soldier at the road-block, why does Brown protest?
(a) Because Martha belongs to the diplomatic corps.
(b) Because he is tired and wants to get home.
(c) Because he is smuggling weapons in.
(d) Because he doesn't trust the soldier.

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

5. How did Marcel kill himself?
(a) Jumped out a second-story window into the empty pool.
(b) Drank two bottles of rum and contracted alcohol poisoning.
(c) Hung himself in the countess's bedroom.
(d) Slit his wrists and throat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Starting in Part 1, Chapter 1, what problem does Brown have with Jones's name?

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

3. What is the news of Hamit (who had rented a room to Brown and Martha in the past)?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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