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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Mr. Smith proud to be involved in Jones's release from jail?
(a) He wants to brag about it to Mrs. Smith.
(b) He admires Jones.
(c) He feels like a law-breaker.
(d) He is thinking of justice and mankind.

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

4. What were the countess's last words to her son?
(a) "Your father could never stand his own climate."
(b) "One must take precautions."
(c) "A little luck has come my way at the end."
(d) "What part are you playing now?"

5. What is Brown's plan to get through the road-blocks with Jones?
(a) Dress Jones up as a woman again.
(b) Hide Jones in the trunk of the car.
(c) Drive during a storm.
(d) Bribe the Tontons Macoute.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it said, in Part 1, Chapter 4, that Papa Doc sometimes watches the slow deaths of some of his victims?

2. When Brown surveys his desk in his study, what is missing?

3. What is the name of the Tonton Macoute who begins speaking to Brown?

4. Jones appears at the brothel the same night that Brown talks with the Tonton Macoute. How is he treated?

5. Why does the captain want Brown to keep an eye on Jones?

(see the answer key)

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