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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Brown realizes that morning at the end of the driveway, why do the Tontons Macoute wear sunglasses?
(a) They want to intimidate people with their staring.
(b) Because the government tells them to.
(c) The sunglasses are a measure of their power.
(d) Because if they show fear, it would be the end of terror in others.

2. Rather than participating in the night of entertainment, what does Mr. Fernandez do?
(a) Bursts out laughing.
(b) Becomes seasick.
(c) Fails to appear at all.
(d) Bursts into tears.

3. What is Brown's plan to get through the road-blocks with Jones?
(a) Hide Jones in the trunk of the car.
(b) Bribe the Tontons Macoute.
(c) Dress Jones up as a woman again.
(d) Drive during a storm.

4. Jones appears at the brothel the same night that Brown talks with the Tonton Macoute. How is he treated?
(a) With contempt.
(b) Like someone who does not belong.
(c) With scorn, since he has no money.
(d) Like the guest of honor.

5. How does Brown perceive his relationship to Martha, primarily?
(a) As co-conspirators rather than lovers.
(b) As star-crossed lovers.
(c) As the most important part of his life.
(d) As mere amusement in his boring life.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were the countess's last words to her son?

2. What does the purser do with his "French letters"?

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

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

5. How did Brown enter a casino at a young age?

(see the answer key)

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