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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Brown get his information about the curfew in Haiti?
(a) From a Haitian newspaper.
(b) From a public posting in the shipping dock.
(c) From Joseph.
(d) From an American newspaper.

2. Who is Mr. Baxter?
(a) The pharmaceutical traveler.
(b) The purser.
(c) Mrs. Smith's brother.
(d) The captain.

3. As the hearse is stranded in the road, what does Madame Philipot promise to buy for her son?
(a) Vanilla ice cream.
(b) Popcorn.
(c) A lollipop.
(d) Chocolate cookies.

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

5. At the police station, when Brown and Smith go to visit Jones, what does the Tonton Macoute guard do?
(a) He threatens to have them thrown out.
(b) He makes them wait four hours before going to Jones' cell.
(c) He stares at them through his dark sunglasses.
(d) He demands another $200.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Brown returns to his hotel in Santo Domingo, what does he find on his pillow?

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

3. How does Brown think of Mr. Smith even before he knows his name?

4. According to the note Doctor Magiot received, where is young Philipot?

5. Whom is Brown visiting the military base near Santo Domingo?

(see the answer key)

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