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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Petit Pierre bring to Brown early in the morning, the first day after he arrives home?
(a) Brown's weekly supply of oranges.
(b) An order for an eviction of the premises.
(c) A bottle of rum, as an apology.
(d) A newspaper with a gossip column that includes the Smiths.

2. How does Brown think of Mr. Smith even before he knows his name?
(a) As the Wisconsin Smith.
(b) As the Presidential Hopeful.
(c) As The Realist.
(d) As the Presidential Candidate.

3. What does the purser do with his "French letters"?
(a) Shows them off to Brown.
(b) Blows them up into balloons.
(c) Puts stamps on them so he can mail them when the ship reaches land.
(d) Hides them in his desk for the entire journey.

4. Where do Brown and Martha rendezvous most often?
(a) By a statue of Columbus.
(b) Under a bridge.
(c) By the American consulate.
(d) By a statue of the president.

5. Why is Brown on the military base near Santo Domingo?
(a) To apply for a catering job.
(b) To make a political connection.
(c) To visit his mother's brother.
(d) To apply for an exit visa.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was striking about the countess's hair?

2. How much Latin does Brown remember from his early education?

3. Why does Doctor Magiot visit Brown one night?

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

5. What is Brown's idea to help Jones escape?

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