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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (pages 1 - 57).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Danticat move to in the early 2000s?
(a) Miami.
(b) Boston.
(c) Brooklyn.
(d) Los Angeles.

3. What does the doctor say when Danticat asks if her father would be a candidate for a lung transplant?
(a) Her father is too old.
(b) Her father would be a good candidate for a transplant, but the waiting list is very long.
(c) Her father is too sick.
(d) Her father is too poor.

4. Where does Joseph meet Denise for the first time?
(a) In the church in Bel Air.
(b) On the hills in Beausejour, Haiti.
(c) On the street in Brooklyn.
(d) In the markets of Bel Air.

5. How old is Danticat when she becomes pregnant for the first time?
(a) 35.
(b) 30.
(c) 25.
(d) 40.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Danticat find out she is pregant?

2. What are Papa Doc's militia men called?

3. How does Danticat refer to her grandfather?

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

5. What age is Danticat when she moves in with Uncle Joseph and Tante Denise?

(see the answer key)

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