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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 story does Tante Denise tell Danticat the last time Danticat visits her in Haiti?
(a) The Angel of Death and Father God.
(b) The Snake and the Badger.
(c) The Old Goat and the Young Ram.
(d) The House With the Golden Windows.

2. Who asks Danticat's father, Mira, if he has enjoyed his life?
(a) Danticat.
(b) Karl.
(c) Bob.
(d) Kelly.

3. What does Danticat's mother say when she mishears something?
(a) Your voice has not reached my ear.
(b) What did the white man say?
(c) You must speak louder.
(d) Stop Mumbling!

4. What does Tante Denise die of?
(a) A heart attack.
(b) A massive stroke.
(c) She is shot in the crossfire in the gang violence of her neighborhood.
(d) Cancer.

5. What hurtful question does Kelly ask Danicat and Bob their first night in the United States?
(a) Whether they are adopted.
(b) If they are really black.
(c) If their parents will love them as much as they love Kelly and Karl.
(d) If they are staying or not.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Joseph do at Melina's funeral?

2. What is the name of the doctor who sees Danticat's father?

3. What is Tante Denise known for wearing throughout her life?

4. Where does Danticat move to in the early 2000s?

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

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