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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. Why do the Smiths decide to stay and pursue the building of the vegetarian center?
(a) They never leave a project unfinished.
(b) Mr. Smith is rethinking his initial perception of Duvalierville.
(c) They are attracted by the promise of large profits.
(d) Mrs. Smith thinks her husband was too hasty in his judgment.

2. Brown speaks briefly with the prostitute whom Jones had chosen. Why does the girl like Jones?
(a) He buys her drinks.
(b) He makes her laugh.
(c) He is good in bed.
(d) He protects her from the Tonton Macoutes.

3. When Brown surveys his desk in his study, what is missing?
(a) A letter from Martha.
(b) A paper-weight that looks like a coffin.
(c) A picture of his mother.
(d) His cashbox and two cigars.

4. When Brown returns to his hotel in Santo Domingo, what does he find on his pillow?
(a) A letter from Joseph.
(b) A letter from Doctor Magiot.
(c) Money from Mr. Smith
(d) A note from Martha.

5. What is Martha's opinion of Jones's relation to her family?
(a) They do not like him.
(b) He merely makes them laugh.
(c) She thinks he is a bad influence on them, especially Angel.
(d) They will easily forget them.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1, Chapter 5, Brown and Joseph discuss what might happen with Doctor Philipot's soul. What is the Voodoo belief about a dead man?

2. Where did Brown attend school as a child?

3. As Brown realizes that morning at the end of the driveway, why do the Tontons Macoute wear sunglasses?

4. When Brown disembarks from the Medea, why is Martha sitting in the place she used to rendezvous with him?

5. How does Jones feel about his jail cell?

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