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

Duvalier’s son, Bébé Doc, takes over and is also a dictator.

The author does not remember living in Haiti because

he was very young when his family left.

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

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

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.

January first is an important day for Haitians because it is

the celebration of Haitian independence.

harsh treatment due to race or religion.

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1
What is a coup?
an agreement between friends
a yearly celebration
an overthrow of a government
a soccer strategy
2
Something that predominates
requires translation.
is the most common.
is usually boring.
changes things around it.
3
Haitians do not return to Haiti after “Papa Doc” Duvalier dies because
there is a blizzard in New York that prevents their leaving.
there is a soccer match that they can watch in New York.
they decided that they prefer living in the United States.
Duvalier’s son, Bébé Doc, takes over and is also a dictator.
4
The author does not remember living in Haiti because
it was unpleasant and he tried to forget.
he was very young when his family left.
no one in his family ever speaks of Haiti.
he has always lived in New York.
5
The author’s family lives in New York instead of in Haiti because they
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
do not feel connected to any particular country.
6
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.
Haiti is able to beat Italy for the first time.
Americans begin to like soccer after the match is shown.
It is the first time that he has attended a soccer game.
7
January first is an important day for Haitians because it is
the end of “Papa Doc” Duvalier’s rule in the country.
the celebration of Haitian independence.
the day when prisoners are freed in Haiti.
fun to celebrate New Year’s Day.
8
Persecution is
a type of immigration.
a form of revolution or war.
harsh treatment due to race or religion.
a longstanding disagreement.
9
What does dispossess mean?
to settle an argument
to create a contract
to fail to win a race
to deny ownership
10
Something that is natal is related to a person’s
environment.
belly button.
beliefs.
birth.

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