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

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

What good news came out of Haiti in 1974?

Haiti qualified for the World Cup.

What news came in the spring of 1971?

Duvalier died from natural causes.

Why did the author call the tickertape parade a “pale celebration”?

The Haiti celebration was stronger

According to the author, how do the refugees feel about being in America?

They would rather go back home.

Why do you suppose the author felt reluctant to go back to Haiti when he was young?

He had a better feeling of familiarity with America than Haiti.

It is a sudden overthrow of a governmentfrom a group of people.

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

they had to flee to avoid persecution

How is the World Cup soccer games important to the author?

It is the first time he felt proud of his home country.

“Do I want to leave? I am old enough to realize that the question is unimportant.” What is the author implying?

He resents that the adults make all of the important decisions.

What does it mean to be persecuted?

To be attacked due to your race or religion

What caused the author’s family to leave Haiti?

They were escaping the brutality of its ruler, Papa Doc Duvalier.

Harsh treatment due to race or religion.

The author does not remember living in Haiti because

He was very young when his family left

Why is February 7, 1986 important?

The Duvalier regime had finally come to and end.

Which BEST reveals Duvalier’s effect on all the inhabitants of Haiti?

“A monster who holds a nation prisoner.”

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1
In what state does the author live?
Illinois
Kansas
New York
Germany
2
Haitians do not return to Haiti after "Papa Doc" Duvalier dies because
They like NYC better now.
Duvalier's son take over and is also a dictator.
they want to watch the World Cup
Haiti was destroyed in a coup.
3
What does dispossess mean?
to create a contract
to deny ownership
to lose a race
to settle an argument
4
What good news came out of Haiti in 1974?
The country established national healthcare
Haiti qualified for the World Cup.
Papa Doc declared himself "President for Life"
Baby Doc took control of the country.
5
What is a coup?
An overthrow of the government
A yearly celebration
A soccer play
A place where chickens live
6
What news came in the spring of 1971?
Papa Doc proclaimed himself President for Life
Baby Doc died of natural cases.
Duvalier died from natural causes.
The first man landed on the moon
7
Why did the author call the tickertape parade a “pale celebration”?
The Haiti celebration was weaker
The American celebration was boring
The American celebration was messy
The Haiti celebration was stronger
8
What does Bonne Anee mean?
Papa Doc
Happy New Year
World Cup
Welcome
9
To deny someone possession of something is called . . .
Persecution
Dispossess
Predominate
Coup
10
According to the author, how do the refugees feel about being in America?
They are happy here in America
They would rather live in England
They hate the idea of moving home
They would rather go back home.
11
How does the author feel about leaving New York?
He hates the idea
He is sad about leaving
He can't wait to leave
He is going to miss his friends
12
Why do you suppose the author felt reluctant to go back to Haiti when he was young?
He had a better feeling of familiarity with America than Haiti.
He didn’t want his father to become involved in politics.
He wanted to stay in America for spite because his parents wanted to leave.
He knew he could make a better living in America.
13
What is a coup?
To be persecuted because of your religion or race.
To deny someone possession of something.
It is a sudden overthrow of a governmentfrom a group of people.
It is a sudden movement of people.
14
The author's family lives in New York instead of Haiti because they
they had to flee to avoid persecution
do not feel connected to any country.
think New York is a nicer place to live.
have family that gave them a free place to live.
15
In what year did Duvalier die, and his son, Bebe Doc, took over?
1965
1970
1980
1975
16
How is the World Cup soccer games important to the author?
He gets to travel to Chicago to watch the game.
Haiti beats Italy.
He never got to watch a soccer game before.
It is the first time he felt proud of his home country.
17
“Do I want to leave? I am old enough to realize that the question is unimportant.” What is the author implying?
He realizes that children need to stick up for themselves.
He resents that the adults make all of the important decisions.
All children are unimportant.
He can’t wait to get back to Haiti.
18
What does “predominate” mean?
The most common idea or thing.
To be attacked due to your race or religion.
It is a sudden overthrow of a government from a group of people.
To deny someone possession of something.
19
What does it mean to be persecuted?
To be allowed to join any religion you choose
To be attacked because of your height
To be chased from your home
To be attacked due to your race or religion
20
What caused the author’s family to leave Haiti?
The author’s father was promoted in his line of business.
Their place of business failed to yield a profit for several years.
They were escaping the brutality of its ruler, Papa Doc Duvalier.
All of their relatives were already in America, they wanted to join them.
21
Natal is related to
gardening
weather
birth
education
22
What is persecution?
Revolution or war.
Immigration
To be charged for a crime.
Harsh treatment due to race or religion.
23
Why is January 1st important to Haitians?
It is the 1st day of a new year.
It's like Christmas for them.
It is Independence Day
No one goes to work that day.
24
The author does not remember living in Haiti because
No one talks about it
He blocked it out
He was born and raised in NYC
He was very young when his family left
25
Predominates means _____.
to require another language.
something is boring.
to change things around.
Most common.
26
Why is February 7, 1986 important?
Haiti qualified for the World Cup
Baby Doc took control of the country
Papa Doc took control of the country
The Duvalier regime had finally come to and end.
27
If something is “natal” it relates to . . .
Religion
Race
Birth
Possessions
28
Which BEST reveals Duvalier’s effect on all the inhabitants of Haiti?
“A man who tried to have my father killed.”
“An evil man.”
“A monster who holds a nation prisoner.”
“A thief and a murderer.”
29
Who is Dino Zoff?
The American dictator
The goalie for Italy
The dictator of Haiti
Haiti's goalie

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