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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Tin Roofs of Cange, pages 45-122.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Paul Farmer first encounter Haitian people?
(a) From his grandmother.
(b) Where he helps to pick citrus.
(c) From his Aunt Lillian.
(d) On his first visit to Cange.

2. Who is Jean Bertrand-Aristide?
(a) Ophelia's husband.
(b) A reporter who writes about Zanmi Lasante.
(c) A soldier who is befriended by Paul.
(d) A priest and friend of Paul's.

3. What role does Ophelia play in Paul's efforts to help the people of Haiti?
(a) She funds his efforts.
(b) She drives Haitians from outlying regions to Paul's facility.
(c) She works with Partners in Health.
(d) She spreads to word of his efforts via the Boston Globe.

4. What award does Paul Farmer receive in the summer of 1993?
(a) The Turner Fellowship.
(b) The MacArthur Award.
(c) The Nobel Peace Prize.
(d) The Caldecott Award.

5. Where was Paul Farmer raised?
(a) In a trailer park, boat, and bus in America.
(b) In his Grandma's house.
(c) On army bases all over the world.
(d) On a farm in Nebraska.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Tracy Kidder in Haiti in 1994?

2. What do the people of Cange use as roofs on their homes when Paul first visits?

3. Who does Paul Farmer marry?

4. Who funds Kay Epin?

5. Who is Ophelia Dahl?

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