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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Brown not afraid to smuggle Philipot's body off his property?
(a) He knew he could bribe any Tonton Macoute he met.
(b) Philipot looked drunk rather than dead.
(c) It was the hour when only Tonton Macoutes and zombies moved about.
(d) He had put the body in the trunk of the car.

2. According to the note Doctor Magiot received, where is young Philipot?
(a) Safely arrived in Florida.
(b) In the mountains, moving north.
(c) In hiding in Port au Prince.
(d) Nearly to the sea.

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

4. 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.

5. What is Martha's opinion of Jones's relation to her family?
(a) They will easily forget them.
(b) He merely makes them laugh.
(c) She thinks he is a bad influence on them, especially Angel.
(d) They do not like him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before Brown and Smith leave the jail, what does Jones want them to do?

2. What is Doctor Magiot's opinion of American aid to Haiti?

3. What is Brown's idea to help Jones escape?

4. What do Brown and Doctor Magiot do with Philipot's body during the night?

5. How often to Brown and Martha talk or argue about Angel?

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