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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (pages 58 - 111).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Joseph often take with him on errands following his throat surgery?
(a) One of the neighbors.
(b) One of the children.
(c) Tante Denise.
(d) One of his church congregants.

2. When does Danticat find out she is pregant?
(a) Late September 2011.
(b) Mid-January 2001.
(c) Early August 2005.
(d) Early July 2004.

3. What does Tante Zi do when Danticat tells her about her and Bob's illness?
(a) She steps away immediately.
(b) She tells the rest of the town.
(c) She hugs them harder.
(d) She buys their medication.

4. Who is Maxo's son?
(a) Joshua.
(b) Joseph.
(c) Nick.
(d) Stephan.

5. What treat does Danticat remember getting on the street with Joseph when she was a child?
(a) Crepes.
(b) Ice sweetened with syrup.
(c) Churros.
(d) Grilled cheese sandwiches.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Danticat's father not want to take the medication the doctor has prescribed?

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

3. Why does Danticat's father lose his job on the day they arrive in the United States from Haiti?

4. Who is Tante Denise's mother?

5. When does Uncle Joseph meet his wife, Tante Denise?

(see the answer key)

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