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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. Who helps make the arrangements for Tante Denise's funeral?
(a) Danticat's cousin Richard.
(b) American missionaries from the church.
(c) A neighbor named Fernal.
(d) Pressoir.

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

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

4. How long after Danticat's father leaves for the United States does her mother follow him?
(a) 8 years.
(b) 2years.
(c) 10 years.
(d) 4 years.

5. What does Danticat's father decide on his drive to the airport to pick her and Bob up on the first day they arrive into the country from Haiti?
(a) He would get a very well-paid job in finance.
(b) He would make sure they each had a bedroom of their own.
(c) He would never work for anyone else again.
(d) He would move the family back to Haiti.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Joseph name his church?

2. What does Marie Micheline name her baby?

3. Who is Maxo's son?

4. What is the name of Danticat's father's cab?

5. How old is Danticat's father in 2004?

(see the answer key)

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