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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Where does Soliman begin sleeping in Part Two: Chapter VII?
2. According to the narrator in Part Three: Chapter III, King Henri can flee to his fortress with how many men if necessary?
3. What is Part Three: Chapter I’s title?
4. How did Ti Noël gain passage on a ship to Santo Domingo in Part Three: Chapter I?
5. In what capacity does Soliman work for King Henri Christophe in Part Three: Chapter VI?
Short Essay Questions
1. How is Pauline Bonaparte’s behavior depicted after her arrival on the island in Part Two: Chapter VI? What is her relationship to Soliman?
2. What great fortress is described in Part Three: Chapter III? How is the reference to bulls in the title of the chapter associated with this setting?
3. How is King Henri Christophe’s demeanor described when he first arises in Part Three: Chapter VI?
4. How is Ti Noël’s former plantation described in Part Three: Chapter II?
5. How are the actions and behavior of the Santo Domingo slave owners described in Part Two: Chapter V?
6. Where does Pauline Bonaparte go after the plague begins spreading in Part Two: Chapter VII? Who goes with her?
7. Where does Ti Noël escape to in Part Three: Chapter IV? Why does he return to the Cap?
8. Where is King Henri Christophe in the opening of Part Three: Chapter V? What thoughts consume the king?
9. What prisoner is described in the Archbishop's Palace in Part Three: Chapter IV? Why is he imprisoned?
10. What are Ti Noël’s first impressions of Santo Domingo in Part Three: Chapter I?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the themes of retribution and terrorism in the narrative. How does “terrorism” apply to the tactics of the revolting slaves? How does it apply to the slave owners? What symbolism does the author use to establish these themes?
Essay Topic 2
Describe and discuss the setting of the novel as depicted in Part One. In what era does the novel begin? What was the political climate like in Haiti at this time? How did the Haitians view French rule? What was the viewpoint of France regarding slavery in the Caribbean?
Essay Topic 3
Describe and discuss the character of Macandal in the novel. Where is Macandal from? How does Macandal’s character evolve in Part One? What is Macandal’s relationship to nature?
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