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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Jones's opinion about swindling the educated people?
(a) The educated are too suspicious.
(b) It is always easier.
(c) It is too difficult to risk.
(d) It only works if you are very lucky.

2. At the beginning of Part 1, Chapter 3, as the Smiths are being driven to the airport, what does Mr. Smith do?
(a) Gives Joseph a large tip for the service he's provided.
(b) Thanks Brown profusely for being a good host.
(c) Bribes the Tonton Macoute driver to bypass the roadblock.
(d) Scatters money to the beggars at the post office.

3. The day before Brown and Jones leave, why does Captain Concasseur visit Brown at his hotel?
(a) To threaten him if he exceeds his one-day pass.
(b) To intimidate him into not going.
(c) To give him false information, hoping to lure him into a trap.
(d) To tell him that Tonton Macoutes will check him at every roadblock.

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

5. Why is it safe for Brown to leave the cemetery, but not Jones?
(a) Being a white man, he blends into the general populace.
(b) His one-day pass is still valid.
(c) He has an alibi with the smashed car.
(d) People recognize him in that area.

6. As Jones presents his business plan, what Biblical story is Brown reminded of?
(a) The devil showing off the world's kingdoms.
(b) David killing the giant with a stone.
(c) Samson wrestling the lion.
(d) Paul preaching to the crowds in Athens.

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

8. To leave the ship, Jones dresses up as a woman. What does he wear?
(a) The mantilla of a flamenco dancer.
(b) The clothes of a Spanish dancer and a Dutch peasant.
(c) The dress of a girl from Mere Catherine's house.
(d) A purple dress forgotten by a previous traveler.

9. Why is Martha sad to see Jones leave?
(a) She is lonely with her husband and son.
(b) Jones brings an atmosphere of familial comfort.
(c) She is sleeping with Jones.
(d) Jones makes them all laugh.

10. When Brown asks the ambassador to allow Jones to stay in his house, what is the ambassador's reaction?
(a) Fear.
(b) Hesitation.
(c) Relief.
(d) Scorn.

11. The night before Brown and Jones leave, what does Brown do?
(a) Lies awake worrying about the excursion.
(b) Invite Martha over.
(c) Wander the hotel looking at the rooms.
(d) Invite Doctor Magiot over for a drink.

12. When Jones appears at the hotel in the middle of the night, drenched and drunk, why is he afraid?
(a) Concasseur has begun investigating his business plan.
(b) The police have issued a warrant for his arrest.
(c) The president has begun a search for him.
(d) Several Tontons Macoute have appeared at his house.

13. When Brown and his ship friend return to the boat, why is the guard at the gangplank not threatening?
(a) They had bribed him with alcohol.
(b) They had knocked him unconscious.
(c) They had threatened him with a pistol.
(d) They had shot and killed him.

14. Why does Brown go to the casino after talking with Jones?
(a) The hotel is empty and he wants a familiar place.
(b) He is hoping to see Martha there.
(c) He is desperate for company and has nowhere else to go.
(d) He wants to dull the memory of his conversation with Jones.

15. At the casino with Luigi, whom does Brown see from the ship?
(a) The captain.
(b) Mr. Baxter.
(c) The man with the tin hat.
(d) The purser.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the new Secretary for Social Welfare, why did Doctor Philipot not have a funeral?

2. As Brown and Martha lie outside in the grass, what does Brown realize about the character of their relationship?

3. How does Brown describe the new Secretary for Social Welfare?

4. Why does Captain Concasseur order the Tonton Macoutes to hit and kick Brown?

5. Where is Jones forced to hide when Haitian police officers enter the ship?

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