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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 does Marie Micheline tell Joseph when he comes to free her from her husband?
(a) She can not come home with him.
(b) He has given birth to her by freeing her.
(c) She wants to leave Ruth with him.
(d) She will never be able to repay him.

2. What kind of stand does Tante Zi run in Haiti?
(a) An ice cream stand.
(b) A jewelry stand.
(c) A stationary stand.
(d) A flower stand.

3. Where does Tante Denise send Marie Micheline?
(a) France.
(b) A distant, poor part of town.
(c) The U.S.A.
(d) The United Kingdom.

4. How many letters does Danticat write on her typewriter to Uncle Joseph?
(a) Hundreds.
(b) Thousands.
(c) A dozen.
(d) One.

5. Which of Danticat's brothers immediately hugs her when she arrives in the United States at the family's apartment?
(a) Nick.
(b) Bob.
(c) Karl.
(d) Kelly.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Danticat find out she is pregant?

2. Where do Joseph and Denise build their first house?

3. What does Mira tell the children about the fire escape?

4. What do some of the cruel neighbors say to Joseph after his throat surgery?

5. What does Tante Denise do right before Danticat and Bob leave for the United States?

(see the answer key)

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