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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. As Jones presents his business plan, what Biblical story is Brown reminded of?
(a) Paul preaching to the crowds in Athens.
(b) David killing the giant with a stone.
(c) Samson wrestling the lion.
(d) The devil showing off the world's kingdoms.

3. How does Brown act toward the end of the Voodoo ceremony?
(a) He becomes irritated and drags Joseph away.
(b) He sits in the car and drinks whisky.
(c) He cautiously joins in the dance.
(d) He wholeheartedly joins in the dance.

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

5. In Chapter One, what is distinctive about Jones's driver, the man who ruined Joseph?
(a) His severe limp.
(b) His harsh laugh.
(c) His gold teeth.
(d) His long facial scar.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1, Chapter 5, Brown and Joseph discuss what might happen with Doctor Philipot's soul. What is the Voodoo belief about a dead man?

2. Why do Brown and the Secretary of the Interior converse briefly in French?

3. When Brown arrived for the first time at the Hotel Trianon in Haiti, who was with his mother?

4. Before the bail is posted for Jones's release, what does Brown ask the Secretary of the Interior to do?

5. A Tonton Macoute strikes up a conversation with Brown. Who is this man?

(see the answer key)

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