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1
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When did Haiti gain independence?

A

January 1, 1804

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2
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The names of the 3 countries involved in Haiti’s political affairs.

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Canada, France, USA

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3
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name the 3 presidents of Haiti in the book.

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Francois “papa doc” duvalir/Jean-claude “baby doc” duvalir/ Jean-Bartrand Anistide.

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4
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Who was the most brutal of the 3 presidents?

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Francois “papa doc” duvalir

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5
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Name of Edwidge’s parents

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Andre (mira) & Rose Danticat

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6
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What does Edwidge’s dad suffer from?

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Pulmonary Fibrosis

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7
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The name of ed’s father’s Doctor

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Dr. Padman

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8
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The Drug Ed’s dad is prescribed

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Codeine

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9
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Why doesn’t her dad take the drug

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Because he will fail the drug test at work

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10
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Names of ed’s brothers

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Karl, Kelly, Bob

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11
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who is Tante Grace

A

Edwidge’s maternal aunt

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12
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Name of Ed’s uncle

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Reverend Joseph

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13
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Who is Joseph’s and Denise’s Son? Who is he related to?

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Their son is Maxo, Maxo has a son named Nick.

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14
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What is the Uncle’s illness

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Throat cancer

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15
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Symptoms of throat cancer

A

losing his voice

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16
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Names of mira & Joseph’s sisters

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Zi, Tina, Ino

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17
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Uncle’s church Name

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Christian Church of Redemption

18
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Name of ed’s paternal grandparents

A

Granpe Nozial & Granme Lorvana

19
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What was granpe Nozial

A

A guerillia Fighter

20
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Name of Tante Denises mom

A

Granmè Melina

21
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Who is lenor

A

Denise’s younger brother

22
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Who is Marie Micheline, what’s the issue with her husband.

A

She is Joseph’s adoptive daughter, her husband is abusive.

23
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3 settings of the novel

A

Port-au-Prince Haiti (Bel Air), Brooklyn New York, Miami Florida

24
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What is Bel Air

A

Bel Air is a neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

25
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6 major conflicts

A 
Fathers illness/death
Uncle has throat cancer/death
Ed moves to new York + she is pregnant
Uncle has to leave haiti because of persecution
Political unrest/ gang activity
The U.S immgration system
26
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Definition of theme

A

A recurring idea in a body of literature

27
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4 major themes

A

Poverty in Haiti
Family values
Fear & separation
Immigration & the American dream

28
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why are symbols used in literature

A

to convey something to their audience in a poetic way

29
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What does the uncle’s illness symbolize

A

Being Powerless, unable to create change

30
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What does money symbolize

A

Stability

31
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What does the burning house symbolize

A

hatred, anger, loss of faith

32
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What does immigration symbolize

A

Leaving homeland for a better life

33
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Definition of imagery

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vivid description and figurative language

34
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imagery chart

Poor people in broken homes
ed's parents leave her behind 
relocating to a new country
tension between siblings
Burning house/church
A

Poor people in broken homes ⇨ poverty in haiti
ed’s parents leave her behind ⇨ abandonment
relocating to a new country ⇨ immigration
tension between siblings ⇨ family problems
Burning house/church ⇨ loss of faith/anger

35
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what age does Ed come to the US

A

12yrs old

36
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What gift does ed get from her dad

A

a typewriter

37
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What gift does uncle Joseph get

A

a voice box

38
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why did Ed write this book

A

to humanize Haitians

39
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Definition of prolific writer

A

they produce a large number of works such as books

40
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Name of edwidge’s first book

A

Breath, Eyes, Memory

41
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What year was Brother Im dying Published

A

September 4, 2007

42
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What is this books style

A

Autobiographical memoir, and narrative

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