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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (pages 112 - 169).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What hurtful question does Kelly ask Danicat and Bob their first night in the United States?
(a) Whether they are adopted.
(b) If their parents will love them as much as they love Kelly and Karl.
(c) If they are really black.
(d) If they are staying or not.

2. When does Uncle Joseph meet his wife, Tante Denise?
(a) 1932.
(b) 1946.
(c) 1970.
(d) 1950.

3. What does Joseph carry under his arm when he visits Mira in the hospital in 2004?
(a) A Bible.
(b) An oxygen tank.
(c) Flowers.
(d) A pack of cigarettes.

4. What kind of record does Joseph listen to in 1978 as he gets ready for the day?
(a) A recording meant to teach Spanish to foreigners.
(b) A recording of birdsong.
(c) An old Berlitz recording of English phrases.
(d) A recording of Nina Simone.

5. What does Danticat think her bedclothes in the United States smell like?
(a) Chanel perfume.
(b) Soap.
(c) Citronella and vetiver.
(d) Moth balls.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Danticat refer to her grandfather?

2. Which person was sworn in as president of Haiti in 1991?

3. What does Marie Micheline tell Joseph when he comes to free her from her husband?

4. Who is Joseph's son that has moved back and forth between the U.S. and Haiti?

5. What does Joseph name his church?

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