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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. When do Danticat's parents reappear in Haiti again after leaving her with Joseph and Denise?
(a) September 1978.
(b) October 1976.
(c) June 1980.
(d) May 1981.

2. What is Danticat's husband's name?
(a) Rafael.
(b) Michael.
(c) Fedo.
(d) Bob.

3. What does Bob do when he sees his mother for the first time in many years?
(a) Yells at her for leaving him.
(b) Immediately runs to her and kisses her.
(c) Turns away because he does not recognize her.
(d) Shyly asks if she remembers him.

4. Which neighbor of Joseph's comes to his house to warn him he is in danger from the neighbors?
(a) Betrand.
(b) Anne.
(c) Tante Zi.
(d) Bob.

5. Who is Joseph's son that has moved back and forth between the U.S. and Haiti?
(a) Kelly.
(b) Maxo.
(c) Nick.
(d) Karl.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Danticat not allowed to visit Joseph when she asks?

2. What does Danticat's mother make for her before she leaves for the United States?

3. What is one of Joseph's first symptoms of illness in 1977?

4. Why was there no wake for Tante Denise?

5. Who asks Danticat's father, Mira, if he has enjoyed his life?

(see the answer key)

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