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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Brown think of Mr. Smith even before he knows his name?
(a) As the Wisconsin Smith.
(b) As the Presidential Hopeful.
(c) As The Realist.
(d) As the Presidential Candidate.

2. When Brown, Smith, and the Secretary for Social Welfare arrive at Duvalierville, who is the only person in sight?
(a) The American ambassador, who is interested in the project.
(b) A man with a sign declaring him to be the justice of the peace.
(c) A Tonton Macoute guard.
(d) A beggar missing an arm.

3. As Brown realizes that morning at the end of the driveway, why do the Tontons Macoute wear sunglasses?
(a) Because the government tells them to.
(b) They want to intimidate people with their staring.
(c) The sunglasses are a measure of their power.
(d) Because if they show fear, it would be the end of terror in others.

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

5. Jones appears at the brothel the same night that Brown talks with the Tonton Macoute. How is he treated?
(a) Like someone who does not belong.
(b) With scorn, since he has no money.
(c) With contempt.
(d) Like the guest of honor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As the hearse is stranded in the road, what does Madame Philipot promise to buy for her son?

3. What is Jones's opinion about swindling the educated people?

4. When Tonton Macoutes show up at Brown's hotel, what does Captain Concasseur do to Brown?

5. When Jones's business is successful, what does he want to construct?

(see the answer key)

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