Interview with Edwidge Danticat

What is the title of Edwidge Danticat's memoir?

• Brother, I'm Dying

• Claire of the Sea Light

• Create Dangerously

• Krik? Krak!

In which genre did Edwidge Danticat write her last book of fiction?

• Short Stories

• Children's Books

• Memoir

• Essays

Why did Edwidge Danticat focus on writing nonfiction instead of fiction for a period of time?

• She lost family members in the earthquake

• She found nonfiction easier to write

• She received a lot of inspiration for nonfiction topics

• She wanted to explore a new writing style

What is the central plotline of Edwidge Danticat's book 'Claire of the Sea Light'?

• A love story between two characters

• A group of friends solving a mystery

• A journey to find a lost treasure

• A father deciding whether to keep his daughter in poverty or give her to a better off woman

How did Edwidge Danticat's personal experiences influence the story of 'Claire of the Sea Light'?

• She had a similar experience of being a radio show host

• She had a similar experience of losing family members in a natural disaster

• She had a similar experience of living in extreme poverty

• She had a similar experience of being separated from her parents

What inspired the structure of 'Claire of the Sea Light' for Edwidge Danticat?

• A dream she had

• A famous painting

• Books about towns like 'Kane' and 'Winesburg Ohio'

• A song she heard

What was Edwidge Danticat's initial idea for the structure of 'Claire of the Sea Light'?

• A collection of short stories

• A series of radio show episodes

• A traditional novel structure

• A choose-your-own-adventure format

What did writing 'Claire of the Sea Light' do for Edwidge Danticat?

• Inspired her to write more nonfiction

• Helped her forget about her personal struggles

• Allowed her to reflect on certain things and have an outlet for her feelings

• Provided complete resolution to her losses