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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Petit Pierre bring to Brown early in the morning, the first day after he arrives home?
(a) A newspaper with a gossip column that includes the Smiths.
(b) Brown's weekly supply of oranges.
(c) A bottle of rum, as an apology.
(d) An order for an eviction of the premises.

2. How does Jones feel about his jail cell?
(a) He barely notices it.
(b) It is unremarkable.
(c) It is horrifying.
(d) It is merely the next step in his journey.

3. 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) Black pants and shirt, in preparation for mourning.
(c) Only his underwear.
(d) Pajamas with both their initials monogrammed on the shirt.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the embassy, Brown meets Doctor Philipot's nephew. Who is this man?

2. Why do Mr. and Mrs. Smith decide not to build the vegetarian center?

3. As Jones is escaping from Port-au-Prince, why are he and Brown two hours late for their rendezvous?

4. When Jones appears at the hotel in the middle of the night, drenched and drunk, why is he afraid?

5. Why does Brown go to the casino after talking with Jones?

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