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

2. What does the medic who is called to take care of Joseph at the asylum hearing say about his condition?
(a) The medic things he needs to go to the hospital right away.
(b) The medic thinks Joseph is faking.
(c) The medic thinks he needs to use the defibrillator on Joseph.
(d) The medic thinks Joseph is having a stroke.

3. What is the term the authorities use to describe gang members?
(a) Macoutes.
(b) Pawns.
(c) Chimeres.
(d) Foot soldiers.

4. What earlier historical tragedy does the asylum system and process sometimes remind Danticat of?
(a) Slavery.
(b) WWII.
(c) WWI.
(d) The Civil War.

5. How does Danticat refer to her grandfather?
(a) Granpe Nozial.
(b) Granpe Joseph.
(c) Grandpa Stephen.
(d) Grandpa Mira.

Short Answer Questions

1. What device does the doctor give Joseph in 1983?

2. Who is gathered in Joseph's house on the morning of October 24, 2004?

3. What repartee does Danticat take up with Joseph when she finally gets to speak to him on the phone in the section titled "Tomorrow"?

4. What does Uncle Joseph take medication for?

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

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