Bonne Annee

The author does not remember living in Haiti because  

• he blocked it out. 
• he was very young when his family left. 
• he was born and raised in NYC.
• no one talks about it. 

What is a coup?

• a soccer play
• an overthrow of the government
• a place where chickens live
• a yearly celebration 

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

• they had to flee to avoid persecution
• do not feel connected to any country. 
• think New York is a nicer place to live. 
• have family that gave them a free place to live. 

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

• they want to watch the World Cup. 
• Haiti was destroyed in a coup. 
• they like NYC better now. 
• Duvalier’s son, Bébé Doc Duvalier, takes over and is also a dictator.

What does dispossess mean? 

• to create a contract
• to deny ownership
• to settle an argument 
• to lose a race

Natal is related to 

• education
• gardening
• birth
• weather

Why is January 1st important to Haitians?

• It's Independence Day.
• It's the 1st day of a new year.
• It's like Christmas for them.
• No one goes to work that day.

Predominates means ________. 

• to require another language
• something is boring 
• to change things around 
• Most common 

How is the World Cup soccer game important to the author?

• He never got to watch a soccer game before.
• It is the first time he felt proud of his home country. 
• Haiti beats Italy. 
• He gets to travel to Chicago to watch the game. 

What is persecution?

• To be charged for a crime. 
• Immigration
• Revolution or war. 
• Harsh treatment due to race or religion.