January first is an important day for Haitians because it is

the celebration of Haitian independence.

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

Duvalier's son takes over and is also a dictator.

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

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

The author does not remember living in Haiti because

he was very young when his family left.

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 from Haiti.

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January first is an important day for Haitians because it is
the celebration of Haitian independence.
fun to celebrate New Year's Day.
the day when prisoners are freed in Haiti.
the end of "Papa Doc" Duvalier's rule in the country.
2
Haitians do not return to Haiti after "Papa Doc" Duvalier dies because
they have decided that they prefer living in the U.S.
there is an important soccer match in New York.
Duvalier's son takes over and is also a dictator.
there is a blizzard in New York that prevents their leaving.
3
The author's family lives in New York instead of in Haiti because they
do not feel connected to any particular country.
hard to flee to avoid persecution by Haiti's ruler.
love the opportunities in the United States.
want their children to be able to speak English.
4
The author does not remember living in Haiti because
he has always lived in New York.
he was very young when his family left.
no one in his family ever speaks of Haiti.
it was unpleasant and he tried to forget.
5
to deny someone possession of something
predominate
persecution
dispossess
natal
6
most common
persecution
dispossess
predominate
coup
7
Why 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.
For the first time, he feels proud to be from Haiti.
Americans begin to like soccer after the match is shown.
Haiti is able to beat Italy for the first time.
8
something that relates to birth
natal
dispossess
persecution
predominate
9
the sudden overthrow of a government by a group of people
persecution
coup
dispossess
predominate
10
the harsh treatment of others, often due to race or religion
persecution
natal
coup
dispossess

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