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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. Why do some of Joseph's neighbors turn on him so violently after October 24, 2004?
(a) They think he allowed the UN soldiers and riot police to shoot at neighborhood people from the roof of his church.
(b) They think he blackmailed a beloved teacher.
(c) They think he is stealing from the church's coffers.
(d) They think he sold information to the police.

2. Where does Danticat take Joseph for his medical exam in 1983?
(a) A Haitian herbal clinic.
(b) Mount Sinai Hospital.
(c) Cooks County Hospital.
(d) Kings County Hospital.

3. What does Joseph do at Melina's funeral?
(a) He mouths the word good-bye.
(b) He writes a sermon for the priest to deliver.
(c) He sings a song.
(d) He can not bear to be at the service so he waits outside.

4. Why does Joseph tell U.S. immigration officials he is requesting asylum?
(a) People burned his church and he fears for his life.
(b) His religion is persecuted in Haiti.
(c) He has grown tired of Haiti.
(d) He committed a political crime and can not go back to Haiti.

5. What does Tante Denise die of?
(a) A massive stroke.
(b) A heart attack.
(c) She is shot in the crossfire in the gang violence of her neighborhood.
(d) Cancer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What device does the doctor give Joseph in 1983?

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

3. Why does Joseph come to New York in the summer of 1983?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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