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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 does Joseph do at Melina's funeral?
(a) He sings a song.
(b) He writes a sermon for the priest to deliver.
(c) He mouths the word good-bye.
(d) He can not bear to be at the service so he waits outside.

2. What does Joseph name his church?
(a) The National Church of Haiti.
(b) The Savior of Bel Air.
(c) Our Holy Mother of Port-au-Prince.
(d) The Christian Church of Redemption.

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

4. What kind of record does Joseph listen to in 1978 as he gets ready for the day?
(a) A recording meant to teach Spanish to foreigners.
(b) An old Berlitz recording of English phrases.
(c) A recording of Nina Simone.
(d) A recording of birdsong.

5. Where does Danticat tell her parents she is pregnant?
(a) At their house, over dinner.
(b) In the car on the way to the airport.
(c) In a park.
(d) In a hospital waiting room.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mira tell the children about the fire escape?

2. Where does Joseph have his major throat surgery?

3. What was Mira's first apprenticeship in Haiti?

4. What is the name of Danticat's father's cab?

5. What is Danticat's father's nickname, Mira, short for?

(see the answer key)

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