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Bonne Annee

Last updated almost 2 years ago

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Question 1

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When discussing Papa Doc in lines 18-23, the author says "our destinies are linked." What does his statement mean?

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Question 2

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Reread lines 1-23.  What details from the text explain why it is New York rather than Haiti that feels like home?

Question 3

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How do the author's feeling about Haiti differ from the feelings of the older generation, including his father's?

Question 4

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In your own words, describe the author's account of the World Cup soccer match between Italy and Haiti, and explain his reaction to this event.

Question 5

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Situational irony is a contrast between what a reader, character, or person expects and what actually happens. What is ironic about he situation the author describes in lines 129-137?