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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (pages 58 - 111).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What disease does Danticat's father Mira suffer from?
(a) Liver Disease.
(b) Throat Cancer.
(c) Pulmonary Fibrosis.
(d) Diabetes.

2. What was Marie Micheline studying in 1974?
(a) Chemistry.
(b) Writing.
(c) Engineering.
(d) Nursing.

3. Where does Danticat tell her parents she is pregnant?
(a) In a hospital waiting room.
(b) In a park.
(c) In the car on the way to the airport.
(d) At their house, over dinner.

4. What kind of record does Joseph listen to in 1978 as he gets ready for the day?
(a) An old Berlitz recording of English phrases.
(b) A recording of Nina Simone.
(c) A recording meant to teach Spanish to foreigners.
(d) A recording of birdsong.

5. Which of Danticat's brothers live closest to their parents?
(a) Karl and Bob.
(b) Kelly.
(c) Karl and Kelly.
(d) Bob and Kelly.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the name of Joseph's and Mira's mother?

3. What does Marie Micheline name her baby?

4. Why does Marie Micheline's husband take her away from Bel Air?

5. Where do Joseph and Denise build their first house?

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