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Where does Annie say she and her father are from?
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
What did Annie create a sculpture of?
Her father
How did Annie's father lose his front teeth?
He had a bad dream and fell out of bed.
What does Annie initially plan to do with the sculpture?
Sell it to a famous actress
Where does Annie's father take the sculpture?
To a lake
What does Annie's father do with the sculpture?
He throws it in the water.
What is the significance of "The Book of the Dead" in the story?
It is a book Annie's father refers to when discussing ancient Egyptian beliefs.
What truth does Annie's father reveal to her?
He was a guard in the prison, not a prisoner.
How does Annie feel after learning the truth about her father?
Betrayed
What does Annie’s father compare the Egyptian pharaohs to?
Haitian dictators
hy does Gabrielle Fonteneau want to buy the sculpture?
It reminds her of her father’s strength despite his suffering in prison.
What does Annie’s mother say about her father’s past?
She believes they saved him from continuing to hurt others.
How does Annie’s father feel about returning to Haiti?
Ashamed
What does Annie realize about her ability to create another sculpture?
She feels she has lost her inspiration after learning the truth.
How does the story end?
Annie and her father leave Gabrielle’s house.
Where is the primary setting of "The Book of the Dead"?
A hotel in Florida
