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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Tonton Macoutes show up at Brown's hotel, what does Captain Concasseur do to Brown?
(a) Holds him at gunpoint on the porch.
(b) Interrogates him thoroughly.
(c) Robs him of the money he had hidden in his office.
(d) Handcuffs him to the porch railing.

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

3. Jones finally tells Brown how he got the traveling cocktail case. What is the truth?
(a) He walked out of the store with it.
(b) The captain of his platoon gave it to him.
(c) He won it in a bet in Burma.
(d) He used a company check to buy it.

4. When Martha comes to visit Brown at his hotel, what alters their plans to go upstairs?
(a) Angel's sudden turn for the worse.
(b) The Smiths sitting on the porch.
(c) Joseph wandering the hotel because he cannot sleep.
(d) Her husband's demand to return home soon.

5. Who shoots Captain Concasseur and rescues Brown and Jones from capture?
(a) The ambassador.
(b) Joseph.
(c) Philipot.
(d) Doctor Magiot.

6. While listening to Mr. Smith describe the vegetarian center, what does the Secretary for Social Welfare doodle on his paper?
(a) Sketches for the building entrance.
(b) Percentage marks and plus signs.
(c) Mr. Smith's face.
(d) Concentric circles.

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

8. What has Jones never seen before?
(a) The northern border.
(b) A man shot in the stomach.
(c) A ruined graveyard.
(d) A man die.

9. Why does Captain Concasseur order the Tonton Macoutes to hit and kick Brown?
(a) Because they are sadistic.
(b) So that they can say he was resisting arrest.
(c) Because the captain wanted to see Brown at his feet.
(d) They intended to beat him like they had beaten Joseph.

10. Why does the captain not want to take Jones aboard?
(a) Jones has unresolved debts in Philadelphia.
(b) Jones does not have an exit-visa.
(c) Brown will not vouch that he is a good man.
(d) Jones has no money to pay for his passage.

11. When Brown visits Jones the afternoon after the Smiths leave town, what do the two men drink?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) White wine.
(c) Rum.
(d) Martinis.

12. Why did Jones not serve in the army in Burma like he claims?
(a) He was dishonorably discharged in his first week.
(b) He has a weak heart.
(c) He has asthma.
(d) He has flat feet.

13. 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) Bribes the Tonton Macoute driver to bypass the roadblock.
(c) Thanks Brown profusely for being a good host.
(d) Scatters money to the beggars at the post office.

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

15. While the Tonton Macoutes are ransacking the hotel, what is Brown most afraid of?
(a) Waking the Smiths, who are upstairs.
(b) The complete destruction of his property.
(c) Showing his fear to Captain Concasseur.
(d) Being imprisoned or tortured.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it safe for Brown to leave the cemetery, but not Jones?

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

3. When Brown asks the ambassador to allow Jones to stay in his house, what is the ambassador's reaction?

4. Why does the Secretary for Social Welfare suggest that Duvalierville is a good place for the Smiths' vegetarian center?

5. When Martha tells Brown that she is sleeping with Jones, what is the worst part of that statement?

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