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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. Why does Joseph choose not to use his voice box often during the last days of October 2004?
(a) It broke.
(b) It will draw attention, and he is trying to lay low because the neighborhood gangs are out to get him.
(c) He is forbidden to use it by his doctor.
(d) He ran out of batteries.

2. When does the American Consulate write to Joseph requesting that Danticat and Bob undergo a physical to see if they can travel to the United States?
(a) 1986.
(b) 1980.
(c) 1978.
(d) 1982.

3. Why does Joseph tell U.S. immigration officials he is requesting asylum?
(a) He has grown tired of Haiti.
(b) He committed a political crime and can not go back to Haiti.
(c) People burned his church and he fears for his life.
(d) His religion is persecuted in Haiti.

4. Why does Danticat think Joseph asked for asylum rather than use the valid visa he had to travel to the United States?
(a) He knew he would be staying longer than 30 days and he wanted to tell the truth.
(b) His religion dictated that he should request asylum.
(c) He was ashamed of the visa.
(d) He did not want to leave his son Maxo.

5. What does Mira tell the children about the fire escape?
(a) It is completely unnecessary.
(b) Never to go out on it.
(c) It is a very American thing.
(d) It has magical powers.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the giant velvet painting in Danticat's childhood apartment depict?

3. What do some of the cruel neighbors say to Joseph after his throat surgery?

4. Why does Marie Micheline's husband take her away from Bel Air?

5. What does Joseph name his church?

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