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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. What was the name of Joseph's and Mira's mother?
(a) Lorvana.
(b) Melania.
(c) Melina.
(d) Lilliane.

2. What are Papa Doc's militia men called?
(a) Foot Soldiers.
(b) Martyrs.
(c) Bel Airs.
(d) Macoutes.

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

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

5. Where does Joseph have his major throat surgery?
(a) In Los Angeles.
(b) In New York.
(c) In Cape Town.
(d) In Port-au-Prince.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Danticat go with her father before his doctor's appointment in the section titled "Have You Enjoyed Your Life?"?

2. What does Danticat's mother give her to take on the plane?

3. Where does Joseph meet Denise for the first time?

4. Who does Uncle Joseph want Mira to marry before Mira meets Danticat's mother?

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

(see the answer key)

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