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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A Tonton Macoute strikes up a conversation with Brown. Who is this man?
(a) The leader of the Tontons Macoute.
(b) The one who smashed the windows of the hearse carrying Doctor Philipot's body.
(c) The one responsible for putting Jones in jail.
(d) A new character in the book.

2. What was striking about the countess's hair?
(a) It was prematurely white.
(b) It was a shade of red never found in nature.
(c) It was nearly gone.
(d) It was dyed a deep black, almost blue..

3. As explained in Part 1, Chapter 2, how does Petit Pierre, a journalist, treat every day?
(a) Fearfully.
(b) With hope.
(c) Hopelessly.
(d) With humor.

4. What is the impression Jones presents to the rebels he is hiding with?
(a) A lonely wanderer.
(b) A wholehearted rebel.
(c) An inexperienced soldier.
(d) An experienced soldier.

5. The bedrooms in the brothel are arranged in a long, low row. What is the name given to this arrangement of rooms?
(a) The cluster.
(b) The row.
(c) The barn.
(d) The stable.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Brown perceive his relationship to Martha, primarily?

2. After staying at the Hotel Trianon for two days, what is Mrs. Smith's opinion about Joseph?

3. Why do Brown and Jones meet under embarrassing circumstances?

4. Why is Brown on the military base near Santo Domingo?

5. What is the name of the Tonton Macoute who begins speaking to Brown?

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