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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For Alourdes, it is a journey long overdue to do what?
(a) Relax and enjoy life.
(b) Teach others about Vodou.
(c) Pay homage to the spirits.
(d) Learn the history of Haiti.

2. For how long do the ceremonies go on?
(a) Until early in the morning the next day.
(b) For the next week.
(c) Until late at night.
(d) Until early in the evening.

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

4. How do Alourdes and Maggie feel about the idea of having to deal with the American police?
(a) They are terrified.
(b) They are annoyed.
(c) They are angry.
(d) They are excited.

5. Sina realizes that Macena will not leave the family compound, so she and her eldest daughter, Gloria, decide to do what?
(a) Remove him from the compound.
(b) Kill him.
(c) Convince him to leave.
(d) Move to a neighboring town.

Short Answer Questions

1. He is a "grimo," or _____________ man.

2. Mama Lola is throwing Azaka _______________ party, as she must every year.

3. What is the setting?

4. Alourdes' mother, Philomise, is the _________ child born to them.

5. What is a ritual feeding of the poor?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Marie Claire significant?

2. What is the connection between one's power and the will of the spirits in the world of Vodou?

3. What is the moral of the story in this chapter? How is this a significant lesson to learn?

4. Why is oral tradition important in this culture?

5. How might oral traditions be difficult for the reader?

6. What is made clear in this chapter that we as Americans often fail to understand?

7. How does one feel regarding Karen? Is it easy to sympathize with her? Why or why not?

8. How does this similarity relate to their decision to take up the ason and serve the spirits?

9. What other imagery is used in this chapter? How does it affect the reader? What message does this imagery send?

10. Describe Vodou rituals and ceremonies as a whole. Give an example from this chapter that supports this.

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