Bonne Annee

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

• want their children to be able to speak English.
• love the opportunities in the United States.
• had to flee to avoid persecution by Haiti’s ruler.
• do not feel connected to any particular country.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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.
• he has always lived in New York.
• no one in his family ever speaks of Haiti.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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

• Duvalier’s son, Bébé Doc Duvalier, takes over and is also a dictator.
• there is an important soccer match that they can watch in New York.
• there is a blizzard in New York that prevents their leaving.
• they have decided that they prefer living in the United States.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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.
• Americans begin to like soccer after the match is shown.
• Haiti is able to beat Italy for the first time.
• For the first time, he feels proud to be from Haiti.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

January first is an important day for Haitians because it is

• the celebration of Haitian independence.
• fun to celebrate New Year’s Day.
• the end of “Papa Doc” Duvalier’s rule in the country.
• the day when prisoners are freed in Haiti.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Something that predominates

• is the most common.
• changes things around it.
• is usually boring.
• requires translation.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is a coup?

• an agreement between friends
• a soccer strategy
• an overthrow of a government
• a yearly celebration

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Persecution is

• a type of immigration.
• a form of revolution or war.
• a longstanding disagreement.
• harsh treatment due to race or religion.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does dispossess mean?

• to create a contract
• to settle an argument
• to deny ownership
• to fail to win a race

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

Something that is natal is related to a person’s

• environment.
  
• birth.
  
• beliefs.
• education.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C