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

3. What were the countess's last words to her son?
(a) "Your father could never stand his own climate."
(b) "One must take precautions."
(c) "What part are you playing now?"
(d) "A little luck has come my way at the end."

4. Why does Brown leave the military base?
(a) His mother's brother is dead.
(b) He does not get the job.
(c) The attempt to make a political connection fails.
(d) He does not get the exit-visa.

5. From the beginning of their relationship, who makes great demands on Martha's time?
(a) Her lover, a member of the Tontons Macoute.
(b) Brown.
(c) Angel.
(d) Her husband, the ambassador.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

3. After the war, how did Brown feed himself?

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

5. Why does Jones hurry Brown and Smith out of his cell?

(see the answer key)

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