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What does dispossess mean?

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1
What does dispossess mean?
to fail to win a race
to settle an argument
to create a contract
to deny ownership
2
January first is an important day for Haitians because it is
the celebration of Haitian independence.
the end of “Papa Doc” Duvalier’s rule in the country.
the day when prisoners are freed in Haiti.
fun to celebrate New Year’s Day.
3
Why is the World Cup soccer match shown at Madison Square Garden important to the author?
Haiti is able to beat Italy for the first time.
It is the first time that he has attended a soccer game
For the first time, he feels proud to be from Haiti.
Americans begin to like soccer after the match is shown.
4
The author’s family lives in New York instead of in Haiti because they
love the opportunities in the United States.
do not feel connected to any particular country.
had to flee to avoid persecution by Haiti’s ruler.
want their children to be able to speak English
5
What is a coup?
a yearly celebration
an overthrow of a government
a soccer strategy
an agreement between friends
6
Haitians do not return to Haiti after “Papa Doc” Duvalier dies because
they have decided that they prefer living in the US
there is an important soccer match that they can watch in NY
Bébé Doc Duvalier, takes over and is also a dictator.
there is a blizzard in New York that prevents their leaving.
7
Something that predominates
requires translation.
changes things around it.
is usually boring.
is the most common.
8
Something that is natal is related to a person’s
beliefs.
birth.
education.
environment.