Bonne Annee

Last updated over 7 years ago

12 questions

Note from the author:

Boca Middle School

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Bonne Annee

Last updated over 7 years ago

12 questions

Note from the author:

Boca Middle School

Question 1

Something that predominates

is the most common

changes around it

is usually borning

requires translation

Question 2

What is a coup?

and agreement between friends

a soccer strategy

a overthrow of a government

a yearly celebration

Question 3

Persecution is

a type of immigration.

a form of revolution or war.

a longstanding disagreement.

harsh treatment due to race or religion.

Question 4

What does dispossess mean?

to create a contract

to settle and argument

to deny ownership

to fail to win a race

Question 5

Something that is natal is related to a person’s

environment

birth

beliefs

education

Question 6

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

want their children to be able to speak English.

love the opportunities in the United States.

had to flee to avoid persecution by Haiti’s ruler.

do not feel connected to any particular country.

Question 7

The author does not remember living in Haiti because

it was unpleasant and he tried to forget.

he was very young when his family left.

he has always lived in New York.

no one in his family ever speaks of Haiti.

Question 8

What prevented Haitians from returning to Haite after "Papa Doc" Duvalier dies?

Question 9

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.

Question 10

10.

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.

Question 11

11.

Irony is a contrast between what someone expects and what actually happens. Why is it ironic that
Papa Doc Duvalier died of natural causes? (remember to answer in complete sentences)

Question 12

12.

What evidence suggests that the author feels more of a connection to Haiti as he grows older? Be sure to include textual evidence and complete sentences.

Question 1

Something that predominates

is the most common

changes around it

is usually borning

requires translation

Question 2

What is a coup?

and agreement between friends

a soccer strategy

a overthrow of a government

a yearly celebration

Question 3

Persecution is

a type of immigration.

a form of revolution or war.

a longstanding disagreement.

harsh treatment due to race or religion.

Question 4

What does dispossess mean?

to create a contract

to settle and argument

to deny ownership

to fail to win a race

Question 5

Something that is natal is related to a person’s

environment

birth

beliefs

education

Question 6

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

want their children to be able to speak English.

love the opportunities in the United States.

had to flee to avoid persecution by Haiti’s ruler.

do not feel connected to any particular country.

Question 7

The author does not remember living in Haiti because

it was unpleasant and he tried to forget.

he was very young when his family left.

he has always lived in New York.

no one in his family ever speaks of Haiti.

Question 8

What prevented Haitians from returning to Haite after "Papa Doc" Duvalier dies?

Question 9

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.

Question 10

10.

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.

Question 11

11.

Irony is a contrast between what someone expects and what actually happens. Why is it ironic that
Papa Doc Duvalier died of natural causes? (remember to answer in complete sentences)

Question 12

12.

What evidence suggests that the author feels more of a connection to Haiti as he grows older? Be sure to include textual evidence and complete sentences.

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Something that predominates

What is a coup?

Persecution is

What does dispossess mean?

Something that is natal is related to a person’s

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

The author does not remember living in Haiti because

What prevented Haitians from returning to Haite after "Papa Doc" Duvalier dies?

Why is the World Cup soccer match shown at Madison Square Garden important to the author?

January first is an important day for Haitians because it is

Irony is a contrast between what someone expects and what actually happens. Why is it ironic that Papa Doc Duvalier died of natural causes? (remember to answer in complete sentences)

What evidence suggests that the author feels more of a connection to Haiti as he grows older? Be sure to include textual evidence and complete sentences.

Something that predominates

What is a coup?

Persecution is

What does dispossess mean?

Something that is natal is related to a person’s

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

The author does not remember living in Haiti because

What prevented Haitians from returning to Haite after "Papa Doc" Duvalier dies?

Why is the World Cup soccer match shown at Madison Square Garden important to the author?

January first is an important day for Haitians because it is

Irony is a contrast between what someone expects and what actually happens. Why is it ironic that Papa Doc Duvalier died of natural causes? (remember to answer in complete sentences)

What evidence suggests that the author feels more of a connection to Haiti as he grows older? Be sure to include textual evidence and complete sentences.

Irony is a contrast between what someone expects and what actually happens. Why is it ironic that
Papa Doc Duvalier died of natural causes? (remember to answer in complete sentences)

Irony is a contrast between what someone expects and what actually happens. Why is it ironic that
Papa Doc Duvalier died of natural causes? (remember to answer in complete sentences)