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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 2, what do Brown and Martha quarrel about?
(a) Angel's new school.
(b) The ambassador's new dog.
(c) Their future.
(d) Jones staying at the embassy.

2. What does Jones name the ambassador's new dog?
(a) Midge.
(b) Mosquito.
(c) T-bone.
(d) Don Juan.

3. Mr. Smith has a letter of introduction to what person in Haiti?
(a) The Provost for International Affairs.
(b) The Secretary for Social Welfare.
(c) The President.
(d) The Secretary for Internal Affairs.

4. Starting in Part 1, Chapter 1, what problem does Brown have with Jones's name?
(a) He does not believe it is the man's real name.
(b) He cannot think of him as General.
(c) He has too many other associations with the name.
(d) He cannot think of him as Major.

5. How often does the captain dine with the passengers while on their voyage?
(a) Never.
(b) Once.
(c) Every night.
(d) Twice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Doctor Magiot's opinion of American aid to Haiti?

2. Though this occurs before the story starts, why did Brown fly to New York?

3. What moment, as Brown remembers the past, makes him feel that his business was finally a success?

4. What does Mr. Smith carry around for his wife?

5. What is Martha's opinion of Jones's relation to her family?

(see the answer key)

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