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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7 - Dreams and Promises.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When "Sina," as Macena calls her, becomes pregnant, Mauvant and the men from the community do what?
(a) Kick him out.
(b) Force him to marry Sina.
(c) Build him a hut in the compound.
(d) Put him in jail.

2. In the end, what happens in William's case?
(a) All charges are dropped.
(b) He is placed in a mental institution.
(c) He is given community service.
(d) He is put in prison.

3. The chapter ends with a quick anecdote about whom?
(a) Azaka.
(b) Mama Lola.
(c) Karen.
(d) Maggie.

4. In ______________, Alourdes' son William, who is mentally retarded, is arrested for a purse snatching.
(a) March of 1981.
(b) January of 1981.
(c) November of 1981.
(d) April of 1981.

5. The chapter about the spirit Azaka, or "Kouzen Zaka" begins with Karen telling the story of her journey to Mama Lola's home in ______________.
(a) May of 1982.
(b) May of 1983.
(c) May of 1984.
(d) May of 1981.

Short Answer Questions

1. Macena believes that the spirits, like his wife, are there to do what?

2. For Alourdes, it is a journey long overdue to do what?

3. What is a ritual feeding of the poor?

4. She buys land in _____________, building her house with her own hands.

5. What is agreed upon between Mama Lola and Karen?

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