The author does not remember living in Haiti because

he was very young when his family left.

harsh treatment due to race or religion.

Why is the World Cup soccer match shown at Madison Square Garden important to the author?

For the first time, he feels proud to be a Haitian.

Haitians do not return to Haiti after "Papa Doc" Duvalier dies because

Duvalier's son, Bebe Doc Duvalier takes over as dictator.

What was ironic about Papa Doc's death?

He died of natural causes rather than by assassination.

The author's family lives in New Yor instead of Haiti because they

had to flee to avoid persecution by Haiti's ruler.

January first is an important day for Haitians because it is

the celebration of Haitian independence.

What evidence from the story shows that the narrator feels more connected to Haiti?

He cheers for Haiti in the World Cup & visits Haiti.

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Bonne Annee

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Author's purpose; Determine the reason the narrator writes his essay.

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1
The author does not remember living in Haiti because
it was unpleasant and he tried to forget.
he has always lived in New York.
he was very young when his family left.
no one in his family ever speaks of Haiti.
2
Persecution is
harsh treatment due to race or religion.
a form of revolution or war.
a longstanding disagreement.
a type of immigration.
3
What is a coup?
an agreement between friends
an overthrow of a government
a soccer strategy
a yearly celebration
4
Why is the World Cup soccer match shown at Madison Square Garden important to the author?
It is the first time he has attended a soccer game.
Americans begin to like soccer after the match is shown.
For the first time, he feels proud to be a Haitian.
Haiti is able to beat Italy for the first time.
5
Something that is natal is related to a person's
beliefs.
education.
environment.
birth.
6
What does dispossess mean?
to create a contract
to deny ownership
to fail to win a race
to settle an arguement
7
Haitians do not return to Haiti after "Papa Doc" Duvalier dies because
Duvalier's son, Bebe Doc Duvalier takes over as dictator.
they have decided that they prefer living in the U.S.
there is important soccer match they can watch in New York.
there is a blizzard in New York that prevents their leaving.
8
What was ironic about Papa Doc's death?
He was evil and was killed by his family.
He died of natural causes rather than by assassination.
He was killed by a hurricane rather than by a revolution.
9
The author's family lives in New Yor instead of Haiti because they
do not feel connected to any particular country.
had to flee to avoid persecution by Haiti's ruler.
love the opportunities in the U.S.
want their children to speak English.
10
January first is an important day for Haitians because it is
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.
the celebration of Haitian independence.
11
What is the author's purpose for writing his essay?
inform us about Haiti.
to entertain the audience.
to persuade us to cheer for Haiti.
to express his feelings.
12
Something that predominates
is usually boring.
requires translation.
is the most common.
changes things around it.
13
What French phrase does Bonne Annee refer to?
Happy New Year!
Welcome!
Have a great day!
Merry Christmas!
14
What evidence from the story shows that the narrator feels more connected to Haiti?
He wished the evil dictators would be overthrown by the U.S.
He cheers for the Mets and thinks of New York as his home.
He cheers for Haiti in the World Cup & visits Haiti.

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