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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. Starting in Part 1, Chapter 1, what problem does Brown have with Jones's name?
(a) He cannot think of him as Major.
(b) He cannot think of him as General.
(c) He has too many other associations with the name.
(d) He does not believe it is the man's real name.

2. As far as Brown knows, where is Jones's home?
(a) Haiti.
(b) Spain.
(c) Nowhere.
(d) England.

3. Why does Angel want to meet Brown?
(a) Because he will ask him for chocolate biscuits.
(b) Because Martha egged him on to meet Brown.
(c) Because he is jealous of Brown.
(d) So he is not left out from the circle of his parents' friends.

4. What is Doctor Magiot's opinion of American aid to Haiti?
(a) America will help only if she becomes interested.
(b) Americans do not care enough to lift a finger.
(c) America is Haiti's only hope for peace.
(d) America will help only if her interests are threatened.

5. 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?
(a) They speak the truth only when it is proven that the other one will not betray.
(b) They reveal details only when they know each other better.
(c) They prefer to play games with the truth.
(d) They are not honest with each other or the Haitians.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before beginning work on the vegetarian center, what does the Secretary for Social Welfare want from Mr. Smith?

2. Where do Brown and Martha rendezvous most often?

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

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. Why does Joseph limp?

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