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Finding Chika

A Little Girl, an Earthquake, and the Making of a Family

Mitch Albom

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Finding Chika
Chika's Origins+
Mitch's Intervention+
The Diagnosis+
Lessons on Time+
Seeing the World Afresh+
Redefining Fatherhood+
The Final Battle+

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Question 1 of 8
How did Chika eventually come to live at the Port-au-Prince orphanage?
  • A. She was separated from her parents during the chaos of the 2010 earthquake.
  • B. Her mother died in childbirth, and she was later found living in dangerous conditions with a family friend.
  • C. Her father surrendered her to the orphanage because he could not afford her medical care.
  • D. Mitch Albom found her wandering the streets of Port-au-Prince and brought her there.
Question 2 of 8
What initially motivated Mitch Albom to visit Haiti and eventually take over the orphanage?
  • A. He was assigned to cover the earthquake's aftermath for his Detroit radio show.
  • B. He and his wife Janice were actively looking to adopt a child from a developing country.
  • C. He was invited by the Haitian government to help rebuild local schools.
  • D. He heard troubling stories from a local pastor about children buried beneath the rubble.
Question 3 of 8
Why did Mitch and Janice originally bring Chika to the United States?
  • A. To officially adopt her and provide her with a better education.
  • B. To seek advanced medical treatment for a mass found on her brain.
  • C. To protect her from a severe hurricane threatening Port-au-Prince.
  • D. To fulfill her lifelong dream of visiting Disneyland.
Question 4 of 8
How did Chika's behavior remind Mitch of his former professor, Morrie?
  • A. She shared deep philosophical insights about life and death.
  • B. She maintained a strict, fast-paced daily routine despite her illness.
  • C. She found immense wonder and joy in simply looking out a window.
  • D. She insisted on writing a book about her experiences.
Question 5 of 8
What profound lesson did Mitch learn from Chika during their trip to Disneyland?
  • A. That children prefer grand spectacles over quiet moments.
  • B. That the marvels of the everyday, like a small duck, can outshine fantastical spectacles.
  • C. That true joy comes from expensive and elaborate experiences.
  • D. That facing a terminal illness makes people indifferent to their surroundings.
Question 6 of 8
Based on memories of his own father and his experience with Chika, what core feeling did Mitch associate with fatherhood?
  • A. A sense of strict discipline and guidance.
  • B. The biological connection between a parent and a child.
  • C. Providing a profound sense of safety and taking on responsibility.
  • D. The financial ability to provide for a family's future.
Question 7 of 8
What realization did Mitch come to after Chika's reunion with her biological father, Fedner?
  • A. Family is defined by a deep sense of belonging and love, regardless of blood ties.
  • B. Chika should spend her remaining days in Haiti with her biological family.
  • C. Adoptive parents can never fully replace a child's biological parents.
  • D. Fedner was deeply invested in Chika's medical treatment in the US.
Question 8 of 8
Against her initial prognosis of four months to live, how long did Chika live with Mitch and Janice in the US?
  • A. 4 months
  • B. 12 months
  • C. 19 months
  • D. 3 years

Finding Chika — Full Chapter Overview

Finding Chika Summary & Overview

Finding Chika (2019) is the true story of a little girl from Haiti who survives the catastrophe of an earthquake and the death of her mother. With bravery, grace, and a life-loving curiosity, she then battles against a brain tumor while under the guardianship of author Mitch Albom, who learns powerful lessons on life, love, and family in the short time they have together. 

Who Should Listen to Finding Chika?

  • Those grieving the loss of a loved one
  • Fans of tearjerkers
  • People who’d like to see the world afresh through a child’s eyes

About the Author: Mitch Albom

Mitch Albom is the author of numerous works of fiction and nonfiction, including seven New York Times bestsellers and Tuesdays with Morrie, the bestselling memoir of all time. His books have collectively sold more than 40 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 47 languages. In addition to his published books, Albom has been voted America’s best sports columnist by the Associated Press Sports Editors thirteen times. 

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