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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. As Mr. Smith tells Brown in a conversation in Part 1, Chapter 1, why is he proud of his wife?
(a) She is an amazing linguist.
(b) She cooks very well.
(c) She's high-spirited and energetic.
(d) She's not afraid to stand up for her principles.

2. A Tonton Macoute strikes up a conversation with Brown. Who is this man?
(a) The leader of the Tontons Macoute.
(b) A new character in the book.
(c) The one responsible for putting Jones in jail.
(d) The one who smashed the windows of the hearse carrying Doctor Philipot's body.

3. Where is Jones forced to hide when Haitian police officers enter the ship?
(a) In the ship's hold.
(b) Under the kitchen table.
(c) Under an empty bed.
(d) In the bathroom.

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

5. Though this occurs before the story starts, why did Brown fly to New York?
(a) To find someone to manage his hotel.
(b) To start life over after his mother's death.
(c) To find someone to buy his hotel.
(d) To escape Martha's demands.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Jones and Brown go back to the Medea?

2. Jones appears at the brothel the same night that Brown talks with the Tonton Macoute. How is he treated?

3. What revelation does Jones give Brown about his love life?

4. Where did Brown and Martha first meet each other?

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

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