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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (pages 225 - 269).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do some of the cruel neighbors say to Joseph after his throat surgery?
(a) They ask how his wife can stand to still live with him.
(b) They tell him it is better that he can not talk.
(c) They call him cave neck.
(d) They tell him no one will ever love him again.

2. What are some of the side effects of Danticat's treatment for her illness in 1980?
(a) Coldness, rashes, and loss of appetite.
(b) Weight gain.
(c) Terrible headaches.
(d) Nightmares.

3. Who is gathered in Joseph's house on the morning of October 24, 2004?
(a) Foreign doctors.
(b) His congregation.
(c) His students.
(d) Many of Joseph's family members, including his son and grandchildren.

4. When had Joseph nearly died in Danticat's childhood?
(a) In 1975.
(b) In 1985.
(c) In 1965.
(d) In 1982.

5. Where does Joseph go after leaving the first neighbor's house he takes refuge in in October 2004?
(a) Mira's house.
(b) Maxo's house.
(c) Man Jou's house.
(d) A neighboring church.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the morgue manager tell Danticat she should not see Joseph's body?

2. Why are Tante Denise and Uncle Joseph so upset with the neighbors across the street in 1974?

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

4. When does Danticat find out she is pregant?

5. What does Tante Denise think Marie Micheline really died from?

(see the answer key)

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