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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (pages 112 - 169).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does the man at the American consulate say to Danticat that she thinks is terrible?
(a) You are now free to be with your parents, for better or for worse.
(b) Let us hope you both survive the treacherous journey.
(c) You will probably never see Haiti again.
(d) Your Uncle will be terribly sad to see you go.

4. Where does Danticat go with her father before his doctor's appointment in the section titled "Have You Enjoyed Your Life?"?
(a) To a fortune-teller.
(b) To a video store.
(c) To an herbalist.
(d) To an acupuncturist.

5. What hurtful question does Kelly ask Danicat and Bob their first night in the United States?
(a) If they are staying or not.
(b) If their parents will love them as much as they love Kelly and Karl.
(c) If they are really black.
(d) Whether they are adopted.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Tante Denise known for wearing throughout her life?

2. Why does Danticat sense that Bob eats so much during their first dinner with their parents in the United States?

3. Which of Danticat's brothers immediately hugs her when she arrives in the United States at the family's apartment?

4. Why does Joseph come to New York in the summer of 1983?

5. What does Bob tell Kelly and Karl is really going on with him and Danticat?

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