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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Brown and the Secretary of the Interior converse briefly in French?
(a) Because no one around them understands French.
(b) In order to express themselves more fully.
(c) Because their government secrets do not concern anyone else.
(d) Because Mr. Smith does not understand French.

2. When the countess rang the bell for Marcel to come to her room, what was he wearing?
(a) Black pants and shirt, in preparation for mourning.
(b) A shirt he had found in Brown's luggage.
(c) Pajamas with both their initials monogrammed on the shirt.
(d) Only his underwear.

3. During the ship's night of entertainment, what does Mr. Baxter recite?
(a) A poem written by a fellow soldier.
(b) A song from his childhood.
(c) A poem written by an unknown German.
(d) A poem he wrote himself.

4. What do Brown and Philipot's nephew discuss with the ambassador?
(a) Melodious poems.
(b) Being comedians.
(c) Making a quick sale.
(d) Jones fighting in Burma.

5. Rather than participating in the night of entertainment, what does Mr. Fernandez do?
(a) Bursts out laughing.
(b) Fails to appear at all.
(c) Bursts into tears.
(d) Becomes seasick.

6. In Mr. Smith's typed report for the people of Wisconsin, what is his tone?
(a) Despairing.
(b) Sad.
(c) Hopeful.
(d) Confused.

7. Why does Dr. Philipot not want to flee the Tontons Macoute?
(a) Because he is old and tired.
(b) Because he has no money.
(c) Because his wife persuades him to stay.
(d) Because he would feel less safe in the mountains.

8. How often does the captain dine with the passengers while on their voyage?
(a) Once.
(b) Every night.
(c) Never.
(d) Twice.

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

10. What do Brown and Doctor Magiot do with Philipot's body during the night?
(a) Prepare it for burial according to local Voodoo custom.
(b) Dump it unceremoniously in a ditch.
(c) Bury it at the edge of the neighbor's property.
(d) Lay it behind some bushes near an abandoned cottage.

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

12. What is the name of the Tonton Macoute who begins speaking to Brown?
(a) Captain Henderson.
(b) Petit Pierre.
(c) Captain Concasseur.
(d) Tin Tin.

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

14. Who is Mr. Baxter?
(a) Mrs. Smith's brother.
(b) The purser.
(c) The captain.
(d) The pharmaceutical traveler.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Brown not afraid to smuggle Philipot's body off his property?

2. How did Brown enter a casino at a young age?

3. Sitting by the pool on his first night home, what does Brown remember?

4. Why is Brown on the military base near Santo Domingo?

5. When Brown surveys his desk in his study, what is missing?

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