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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 does Joseph suggest to Danticat before he leaves to go back to Haiti in September 2004 that could help Mira?
(a) He suggests Danticat try an herbal remedy on Mira that he brought from Haiti.
(b) He suggests that Danticat bring a Haitian doctor to New York that could help Mira.
(c) He suggests Danticat ask her church friends to pray for Mira.
(d) He suggests Danticat take Mira to physical therapy every other day.

2. Where do Joseph and Maxo fly into in the fall of 2004 in the United States?
(a) Miami.
(b) Washington D.C.
(c) New York.
(d) Boston.

3. When had Joseph nearly died in Danticat's childhood?
(a) In 1985.
(b) In 1982.
(c) In 1965.
(d) In 1975.

4. Who does Danticat share a bunk bed with in Joseph's house?
(a) Granme Melina.
(b) Liline.
(c) Marie Micheline.
(d) Bob.

5. Why does Joseph come to New York in the summer of 1983?
(a) To immigrate there permanently.
(b) To take Danticat back to Haiti with him.
(c) For a medical checkup.
(d) For a religious visit.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Joseph's most haunting memory of childhood?

2. Which neighbor of Joseph's comes to his house to warn him he is in danger from the neighbors?

3. What hurtful question does Kelly ask Danicat and Bob their first night in the United States?

4. Which book does Danticat cherish as a child?

5. What is the name of the officer who took down all of Joseph's information for U.S. Customs and Border Patrol?

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