The Book of the Dead

1. What is the main reason Annie travels to Florida?

• A. To visit family 

• B. To deliver a sculpture 

• C. To attend an art exhibition 

• D. To sell a painting 

2. What does Annie’s sculpture represent?

• A. Her father as a victim of political violence 

• B. Her father as a hero who overcame hardship 

• C. Her family’s immigration journey 

• D. Haitian cultural heritage 

3. What does Annie’s father do with the sculpture?

• A. Sells it to a collector 

• B. Keeps it as a family heirloom 

• C. Throws it into a lake 

• D. Displays it in a gallery 

4. What truth does Annie’s father reveal about his past?

• A. He was a political prisoner in Haiti. 

• B. He was an artist in hiding. 

• C. He was an activist fighting against the dictatorship. 

• D. He worked as a torturer for the regime. 

5. What does the term "dew breaker" mean in the story?

• A. A person who brings hope 

• B. A torturer or enforcer for the regime 

• C. A government informant 

• D. A victim of political violence 

6. How does Annie feel about her father after learning the truth? 

• A. Proud of his honesty 

• B. Angry but forgiving 

• C. Confused and betrayed 

• D. Relieved to know the truth 

7. What is the significance of the title The Book of the Dead?

• A. It refers to Annie’s father’s hidden past. 

• B. It symbolizes the lives lost under the regime. 

• C. It is the name of a book Annie is writing. 

• D. Both A and B. 

8. How does the story explore the theme of identity?

• A. Through Annie’s perception of her father 

• B. By examining Annie’s Haitian heritage 

• C. By revealing hidden family truths 

• D. All of the above 

9. What does the sculpture symbolize for Annie?

• A. Her father’s heroism 

• B. Haitian art and culture 

• C. Her family’s struggles 

• A. Redemption and forgiveness 

10. What is the relationship between Annie and her father? 

• A. It is distant but loving. 

• B. It is open and honest. 

• C. It is built on misunderstandings and secrets. 

• D. It is strained due to Annie’s artistic ambitions.