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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 is Danticat's father's nickname, Mira, short for?
(a) Mirror, which her father was fascinated with as a baby.
(b) Miracin, his middle name.
(c) Miranole, which is a traditional Danticat family name.
(d) Miracle, which is what his mother called him.

2. What does the man at the American consulate say to Danticat that she thinks is terrible?
(a) You will probably never see Haiti again.
(b) Let us hope you both survive the treacherous journey.
(c) You are now free to be with your parents, for better or for worse.
(d) Your Uncle will be terribly sad to see you go.

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

4. What is Marie Micheline's husband's name?
(a) Pradel.
(b) Nick.
(c) Pressoir.
(d) Stephan.

5. Why does Danticat think Joseph asked for asylum rather than use the valid visa he had to travel to the United States?
(a) His religion dictated that he should request asylum.
(b) He did not want to leave his son Maxo.
(c) He was ashamed of the visa.
(d) He knew he would be staying longer than 30 days and he wanted to tell the truth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Marie Micheline studying in 1974?

2. Which of Danticat's brothers immediately hugs her when she arrives in the United States at the family's apartment?

3. When did Haitians begin arriving in Florida in large numbers by boat?

4. Who was secretly pregnant in 1974?

5. Which neighbor of Joseph's comes to his house to warn him he is in danger from the neighbors?

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