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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 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.

2. What does Mira tell the children about the fire escape?
(a) Never to go out on it.
(b) It is completely unnecessary.
(c) It has magical powers.
(d) It is a very American thing.

3. What treat does Danticat remember getting on the street with Joseph when she was a child?
(a) Grilled cheese sandwiches.
(b) Ice sweetened with syrup.
(c) Crepes.
(d) Churros.

4. What do the neighborhood gangs and the neighbors do to Joseph's house?
(a) Loot it.
(b) Paint it with graffiti.
(c) Load it with filth so it is uninhabitable.
(d) Burn it down.

5. Who is Maxo's son?
(a) Joshua.
(b) Joseph.
(c) Stephan.
(d) Nick.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Danticat share a bunk bed with in Joseph's house?

2. Who helps make the arrangements for Tante Denise's funeral?

3. What does Bob do when he sees his mother for the first time in many years?

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

5. What does Danticat's father give her on her second day in the United States?

(see the answer key)

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