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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4: The Book of Miracles.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ka’s father explain why he had to destroy the sculpture of himself?
(a) His sufferings were never noble.
(b) He cannot allow someone else to own a piece of his soul.
(c) He cannot let the humiliation he suffered continue to exist.
(d) He was not a prisoner.

2. How did Ka get in touch with Gabrielle Fonteneau, to sell her the sculpture?
(a) They met at a gallery opening.
(b) Through the Haitian American Weekly.
(c) Through a friend.
(d) Fonteneau found her on the internet.

3. What caused Ka’s father to lose his teeth?
(a) A prisoner attacked him.
(b) Prison nightmares.
(c) An infected tooth.
(d) A car accident.

4. What are Nadine’s parents delighted to report having seen outside their house?
(a) A hummingbird.
(b) A rainbow.
(c) A frangipani flower.
(d) A lizard.

5. What does Anne’s daughter (Ka) respond with when Anne tries to tell her about a miracle?
(a) “Whatever.”
(b) “Cool.”
(c) “Really?”
(d) “Ouch.”

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Nadine?

2. When had Ka declared herself an atheist?

3. What is the miracle Anne is trying to tell Ka about?

4. Where does Eric work during the day?

5. How does Nadine characterize the woman she sees reflected in the elevator doors?

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