Bonne Annee Quiz

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.

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.

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.

Something that predominates

• A is the most common.

• B changes things around it.

• C is usually boring.

• D requires translation.

What is a coup?

• A an agreement between friends

• B a soccer strategy

• C an overthrow of a government

• D a yearly celebration

Persecution is

• A a type of immigration.

• B a form of revolution or war.

• C a longstanding disagreement.

• D harsh treatment due to race or religion.

What does dispossess mean?

• To create a contract

• To settle an argument

• To deny ownership

• To fail to win a race

Something that is natal is related to a person’s

• Environment

• Birth

• Beliefs

• Education