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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter Two, why does Joseph ask Brown to attend a Voodoo ceremony?
(a) He thinks Brown will be interested.
(b) He needs a ride.
(c) He wants to show off his native culture to a white man.
(d) He is afraid to go out at night alone.

2. How do the policemen retaliate for the attack on the police station?
(a) Set fire to three houses along the wharf.
(b) Set fire to several businesses.
(c) Kill two men from the prison.
(d) Re-impose the curfew.

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

4. Four Tonton Macoutes arrive at the foot of Brown's driveway in a Cadillac. What does the leader do after drawing his gun?
(a) Threatens Madame Philipot.
(b) Fires several shots into the trees.
(c) Smashes the windows of the hearse.
(d) Waves it in the faces of the people around him.

5. In Chapter 1 of Part 2, when Brown takes Mr. Smith to the post office, what happens?
(a) Mr. Smith is mobbed by five beggars.
(b) Mr. Smith exits by the wrong door and is lost.
(c) Mr. Smith get in an argument with a one-legged man.
(d) They are questioned about their errand by a Tonton Macoute.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Martha's husband think about her affair with Brown?

2. How often does the captain dine with the passengers while on their voyage?

3. From the beginning of their relationship, who makes great demands on Martha's time?

4. Lying on the ground next to his pool, Brown thinks that he and Martha are more intimate than ever before. Why is this?

5. What is the one meal Jones eats in jail?

(see the answer key)

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