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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe author’s family lives in New York instead of in Haiti because theywant their children to be able to speak English.love the opportunities in the United States.had to flee to avoid persecution by Haiti’s ruler.do not feel connected to any particular country.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe author does not remember living in Haiti becauseit was unpleasant and he tried to forget.he was very young when his family left.he has always lived in New York.no one in his family ever speaks of Haiti.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceHaitians do not return to Haiti after “Papa Doc” Duvalier dies becauseDuvalier’s son, Bébé Doc Duvalier, takes over and is also a dictator.there is an important soccer match that they can watch in New York.there is a blizzard in New York that prevents their leaving.they have decided that they prefer living in the United States.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhy is the World Cup soccer match shown at Madison Square Garden important to the author?It is the first time that he has attended a soccer game.Americans begin to like soccer after the match is shown.Haiti is able to beat Italy for the first time.For the first time, he feels proud to be from Haiti.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceJanuary first is an important day for Haitians because it isthe celebration of Haitian independence.fun to celebrate New Year’s Day.the end of “Papa Doc” Duvalier’s rule in the country.the day when prisoners are freed in Haiti.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceSomething that predominatesis the most common.changes things around it.is usually boring.requires translation.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a coup?an agreement between friendsa soccer strategyan overthrow of a governmenta yearly celebration
- 8. Multiple ChoicePersecution isa type of immigration.a form of revolution or war.a longstanding disagreement.harsh treatment due to race or religion.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat does dispossess mean?to create a contractto settle an argumentto deny ownershipto fail to win a race
- 10. Multiple ChoiceSomething that is natal is related to a person’senvironment.
birth.
beliefs.education. - 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat kind of government does Haiti have today?DemocraticRepublicDictatorshipTotalitarian
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the capital of Haiti?Les CayesCarrefourJacmelPort-au-Prince
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat language(s) are spoken in Haiti?French and CreoleSpanishFrenchCreole
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWho ruled the country from 1957 to 1971?Michel MartellyFrancois DuvalierJean-Bertrand AristideProsper Avril
- 15. Multiple Choice
What was Francois Duvalier's nickname?FrankL'infantMonsieurPapa Doc - 16. Multiple ChoiceHow many people were murdered under Dictator Francois "Papa Doc" Duvalier's rule?More than 30,000Around 30017Around 2,500
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat does exile mean?To be welcomed back to your homeland.To be sent away from your homeland.To emigrate to a neighboring country because it has a better economy.
- 18. Multiple ChoiceDuvalier held a one-day, unannounced presidential election where he became president for life. True or False?TrueFalse
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhich sea is Haiti located?CaribbeanAtlanticGulf of MexicoPacific
- 20. Multiple ChoiceHaiti shares an island with what other country?Dominican RepublicPuerto RicoJamaicaCuba
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