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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (pages 170 - 224).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Jean-Bertrand Aristide spending his exile in 2004?
(a) Norway.
(b) Sweden.
(c) The United Kingdom.
(d) South Africa.

2. What is the welcome meal that Danticat's parents cook for her and Bob when they arrive in the United States?
(a) Pork roast.
(b) Macaroni and cheese.
(c) Rice and beans, fried plantains, and stewed chicken.
(d) Mustard greens, fried chicken, and grapes.

3. What does Danticat's mother make for her before she leaves for the United States?
(a) 3 pairs of new shoes.
(b) 10 new dresses.
(c) 5 new paintings.
(d) A month's worth of food.

4. What is the name of the doctor who sees Danticat's father?
(a) Dr. Janker.
(b) Dr. Padman.
(c) Dr. Smith.
(d) Dr. Forent.

5. What kind of car does Danticat's father pick her up from the airport in in the section titled "Have You Enjoyed Your Life?"?
(a) A Sonata.
(b) A Prius.
(c) A Lincoln Town Car.
(d) A Corvette.

Short Answer Questions

1. When do Danticat's parents reappear in Haiti again after leaving her with Joseph and Denise?

2. Which person was sworn in as president of Haiti in 1991?

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

4. What does Tante Denise die of?

5. Why was there no wake for Tante Denise?

(see the answer key)

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