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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (pages 170 - 224).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tante Denise think Marie Micheline really died from?
(a) Neglect.
(b) Fright.
(c) Anger.
(d) Sadness.

2. What does Joseph suggest to Danticat before he leaves to go back to Haiti in September 2004 that could help Mira?
(a) He suggests Danticat take Mira to physical therapy every other day.
(b) He suggests that Danticat bring a Haitian doctor to New York that could help Mira.
(c) He suggests Danticat ask her church friends to pray for Mira.
(d) He suggests Danticat try an herbal remedy on Mira that he brought from Haiti.

3. Who does Danticat share a bunk bed with in Joseph's house?
(a) Liline.
(b) Marie Micheline.
(c) Granme Melina.
(d) Bob.

4. Who decides to go into Bel Air and help get Joseph to safety in the fall of 2004?
(a) Maxo.
(b) Mira.
(c) Tante Zi.
(d) Bob.

5. What are some of the side effects of Danticat's treatment for her illness in 1980?
(a) Terrible headaches.
(b) Weight gain.
(c) Coldness, rashes, and loss of appetite.
(d) Nightmares.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Danticat's brother Kelly remind her of when she tells him she is pregnant?

2. What earlier historical tragedy does the asylum system and process sometimes remind Danticat of?

3. Why does Joseph tell U.S. immigration officials he is requesting asylum?

4. Where does Joseph go after leaving the first neighbor's house he takes refuge in in October 2004?

5. Where does Danticat take Joseph for his medical exam in 1983?

(see the answer key)

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