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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (pages 225 - 269).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of stand does Tante Zi run in Haiti?
(a) A jewelry stand.
(b) An ice cream stand.
(c) A stationary stand.
(d) A flower stand.

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) 1982.
(b) 1986.
(c) 1980.
(d) 1978.

3. What disease does Danticat's father Mira suffer from?
(a) Diabetes.
(b) Pulmonary Fibrosis.
(c) Liver Disease.
(d) Throat Cancer.

4. What is Tante Denise known for wearing throughout her life?
(a) Fake eyelashes.
(b) Elaborate wigs.
(c) Only black clothes.
(d) Very high-heeled shoes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do the immigration officials bring in to see if he can help with Joseph outside the asylum hearing?

2. What does Leone, Tante Denise's sister, say about the shooting outside Denise's funeral?

3. Which politician does Joseph admire in the 1950s?

4. Who took Joseph and Maxo to the airport in Haiti in the fall of 2004?

5. Who calls Danticat to tell her where Joseph is in the fall of 2004, after she is worried that she has not heard from him when he should have arrived in the United States?

(see the answer key)

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