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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Doctor Magiot and Brown are talking, Petit Pierre arrives. Why does he come?
(a) He is suspicious of Doctor Magiot.
(b) To warn Brown.
(c) To spy on Brown.
(d) He wants news of Jones.

2. After many years of silence, Brown received a message from his mother. What did the message say?
(a) She was slowly dying.
(b) She had bought some property that she would like him to see.
(c) She would like to see him if he ever came to Haiti.
(d) She was traveling to England and would like to see him.

3. When Brown surveys his desk in his study, what is missing?
(a) His cashbox and two cigars.
(b) A picture of his mother.
(c) A letter from Martha.
(d) A paper-weight that looks like a coffin.

4. What is Brown's idea to help Jones escape?
(a) Smuggle him past the Tontons Macoute into the forest.
(b) Drive him across the border.
(c) Get him an exit-visa through the Venezuelan embassy.
(d) Send him to fight with Philipot.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Martha's husband think about her affair with Brown?

2. What does Jones name the ambassador's new dog?

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

4. How does Martha explain Brown's view of the world?

5. When Brown and Martha are stopped by the soldier at the road-block, why does Brown protest?

(see the answer key)

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