The author's family lives in New York 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

Why is the World Cup soccer match important to the author?

For the first time, he is proud to be from Haiti

The author does not remember living in Haiti because

he was very young when his family left

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

Duvalier's son Bebe Doc takes over and is a dictator

harsh treatment due to race or religion

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"Bonne Annee" Review Quiz

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1
What is a coup?
an overthrow of a governement
a soccer strategy
a yearly celebration
an agreement between friends
2
The author's family lives in New York instead of Haiti because they
do not feel connected to any particular country
want their children to be able to speak English
had to flee to avoid persecution by Haiti's ruler
love the opportunities in the United States
3
Something that predominates
is the most common
requires translation
changes things around
is usually boring
4
January first is an important day for Haitians because it is
fun to celebrate New Year's Eve
the day when prisoners are freed in Haiti
the celebration of Haitian independence
The end of "papa DOc' Duvalier's rule in Haiti
5
What does dispossess mean?
to fail to win a race
to deny ownership
to create a contract
to settle an argument
6
Why is the World Cup soccer match important to the author?
It is the first time he attended a soccer game
Haiti is able to beat Italy for the first time
For the first time, he is proud to be from Haiti
Americans begin to like soccer after the match is shown
7
The author does not remember living in Haiti because
he has always lived in New York
it was unpleasant and he tried to forget
no one in his family ever speaks of Haiti
he was very young when his family left
8
Haitians do not return to Haiti after "Papa Doc" Duvalier dies because
there is an important soccer match they can watch in the US
Duvalier's son Bebe Doc takes over and is a dictator
they have decided that they prefer living in New York
there is a blizzard in New York that prevents their leaving
9
Something that is natal is related to a person's
environment
beliefs
education
birth
10
A narrative is a
article
biography
textbook
story
11
Persecution is
a type of immigration
a form of revolution or war
harsh treatment due to race or religion
a longstanding disagreement
12
A personal essay is a
true story
informative article
made up fantasy
biography

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