1. What is the supposed reason for Jones's arrest when he attempts to pass through customs?
(a) He refuses to let the customs officers search his bags.
(b) A gun is found in his luggage.
(c) He is carrying something incriminating.
(d) His letter of introduction is written to the wrong person.

2. At the embassy, Brown meets Doctor Philipot's nephew. Who is this man?
(a) The Syrian from a year before.
(b) Henri Philipot.
(c) Pierre Philipot.
(d) Hamit.

3. How did Brown enter a casino at a young age?
(a) By masquerading as a woman's date.
(b) By sneaking through the back door.
(c) By bribing the guard at the front door.
(d) By stealing a passport and bluffing.

4. When the countess rang the bell for Marcel to come to her room, what was he wearing?
(a) A shirt he had found in Brown's luggage.
(b) Only his underwear.
(c) Pajamas with both their initials monogrammed on the shirt.
(d) Black pants and shirt, in preparation for mourning.

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

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

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

4. When Brown unexpectedly sees Philipot and Joseph emerge from the woods, what physical state is Joseph in?

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

(see the answer key)

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