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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jones reveals his opinion about scruples. What is this opinion?
(a) Scruples cost a lot.
(b) Scruples are an excuse.
(c) Scruples are not meant to be followed.
(d) Scruples have little effect on a man.

2. How does Brown perceive his relationship to Martha, primarily?
(a) As co-conspirators rather than lovers.
(b) As mere amusement in his boring life.
(c) As star-crossed lovers.
(d) As the most important part of his life.

3. What was striking about the countess's hair?
(a) It was a shade of red never found in nature.
(b) It was prematurely white.
(c) It was nearly gone.
(d) It was dyed a deep black, almost blue..

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

5. What is the supposed reason for Jones's arrest when he attempts to pass through customs?
(a) He is carrying something incriminating.
(b) A gun is found in his luggage.
(c) He refuses to let the customs officers search his bags.
(d) His letter of introduction is written to the wrong person.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Doctor Magiot visit Brown one night?

2. Where does Brown get his information about the curfew in Haiti?

3. How does Jones feel about his jail cell?

4. When Brown steps off the ship, who fills the port?

5. How does Brown think of Mr. Smith even before he knows his name?

(see the answer key)

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