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To begin, in general how satisfied are you with your life? Would you say that you are...
How would you describe the country's economic situation? Would you say that it is very good, good, neither good nor bad, bad or very bad?
Do you think that the country's current economic situation is better than, the same as or worse than it was 12 months ago?
Do you think that in 12 months the economic situation of the country will be better, the same or worse than it is now?
How would you describe your overall economic situation? Would you say that it is very good, good, neither good nor bad, bad or very bad?
Do you think that your economic situation is better than, the same as, or worse than it was 12 months ago?
Do you think that in 12 months your economic situation will be better than, the same as, or worse than it is now?
A local public official or local government for example, a mayor, municipal council, or councilman.
Have you attended a town meeting, city council meeting or other meeting in the past 12 months?
Have you sought assistance from or presented a request to any office, official or councilperson of the municipality within the past 12 months?
Would you say that the services the municipality is providing to the people are..?
How much confidence do you have that the local/municipal government manages funds well?
In your opinion, the projects carried out by the municipality benefit or do not benefit people like you and your family?
Now, changing the subject, If you wanted to get a death certificate for someone who has died, where would you go to get it?
Thinking now about the days before the January 12th earthquake. What was the status of the residence in which you lived then? This residence was...?
And now, speaking of that residence where you lived prior to the earthquake, how much damage did that place suffer from the earthquake?
What is the name of the municipality in which you were living on the day when the earthquake struck?
Thinking now about the days before the January 12th earthquake, were you living in this same house before the earthquake?
Speaking of that residence where you lived prior to the earthquake, how much damage did that place suffer from the earthquake?
How many persons moved to this home because of the earthquake and are still living in this house?
What are your family main needs for taking care of the people that moved to this house because of the earthquake?
Second answer- What are your family main needs for taking care of the people that moved to this house because of the earthquake?
Third answer- What are your family main needs for taking care of the people that moved to this house because of the earthquake?
How many persons moved to this house because of the earthquake and are still living in this house?
First answer- The national government will take some actions to rebuild the country. Please tell me which should be the highest THREE priorities in the reconstruction of the country.
Second answer- The national government will take some actions to rebuild the country. Please tell me which should be the highest THREE priorities in the reconstruction of the country.
Third answer- The national government will take some actions to rebuild the country. Please tell me which should be the highest THREE priorities in the reconstruction of the country.
Neighborhood or community organizations.  How would you evaluate their performance?
Now, changing the subject. In the last 12 months have you tried to help to solve a problem in your community or in your neighborhood? Please, tell me if you did it at least once a week, once or twice a month, once or twice a year or never in last 12 month
Meetings of a community improvement committee or association? Do you attend them…
Meetings of an association of professionals, merchants, manufacturers or farmers? Do you attend them…
[Women only] Meetings of associations or groups of women or home makers. Do you attend them…
On this card there is a ladder with steps numbered 0 to 10. 0 is the lowest step and represents the worst life possible for you.  10 is the highest step and represents the best life possible for you. On what step of the ladder do you feel at this moment?
Now, speaking of the people from around here, would you say that people in this community are very trustworthy, somewhat trustworthy, not very trustworthy or untrustworthy...?
According to the meaning that the terms "liberals" and "conservatives" have for you, and thinking of your own political leanings, where would you place yourself on this scale?
In the last 12 months, have you participated in a demonstration or protest march?
How many times have you participated in a demonstration or protest march in the last 12 months?
Do you believe that when the country is facing very difficult times it is justifiable for the president of the country to close the Parliament and govern without Parliament?
Do you believe that when the country is facing very difficult times it is justifiable for the president of the country to dissolve the Supreme Court and govern without the Supreme Court?
Thinking now about six months before the January 12th earthquake, were you a victim of any type of crime during this period?
How many times were a crime victim during the six months prior to the January 12th earthquake?
Thinking of the last crime of which you were a victim in the six months prior to the January 12th earthquake, from the list I am going to read to you, what kind of crime was it?
Thinking of that the last crime of which you were a victim since the earthquake, from the list I am going to read to you, what kind of crime was it?
Has any other person living in your household been a victim of any type of crime in the past 12 months?
In order to catch criminals, do you believe that the authorities should always abide by the law or that occasionally they can cross the line?
Speaking of the neighborhood where you live and thinking of the possibility of being assaulted or robbed, do you feel very safe, somewhat safe, somewhat unsafe or very unsafe?
Comparing the situation of neighborhood before and after the earthquake, would you say you now feel safer, about the same, or less safe in this neighborhood than before the January 12th earthquake?
And speaking of the country in general, how much do you think that the level of crime that we have now represents a threat to our future well-being?
If you were a victim of a robbery or assault how much faith do you have that the judicial system would punish the guilty?
To what extent do you think your neighborhood is affected by gangs? Would you say a lot, somewhat, a little or none?
To what extent do you think that citizens’ basic rights are well protected by the political system of Haiti?
To what extent do you think that one should support the political system of Haiti?
To what extent would you say the current government promotes and protects democratic principles?
To what extent would you say the current government combats government corruption?
Speaking in general of the current government, how would you rate the job performance of President René Préval?
Speaking in general of the police, would you say that the police are performing their jobs very well, well, neither well nor poorly, poorly, or very poorly?
Speaking in general of the MINUSTAH, would you say that the MINUSTAH are performing their jobs very well, well, neither well nor poorly, poorly, or very poorly?
Those who govern this country are interested in what people like you think.  How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You feel that you understand the most important political issues of this country. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Democracy may have problems, but it is better than any other form of government.  To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Democracy can exist without political parties. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The Haitian government, instead of the private sector, should own the most important enterprises and industries of the country.  How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The Haitian government, more than individuals, should be primarily responsible for ensuring the well-being of the people. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The Haitian government, more than the private sector, should be primarily responsible for creating jobs. To what extent to do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The Haitian government should implement strong policies to reduce income inequality between the rich and the poor. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The Haitian government, more than the private sector, should be primarily responsible for providing retirement pensions. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The Haitian government, more than the private sector should be primarily responsible for providing health care services. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In general, would you say that you are very satisfied, satisfied, dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with the way democracy works in Haiti?
In your opinion, is Haiti very democratic, somewhat democratic, not very democratic or not at all democratic?
Of people participating in legal demonstrations. How much do you approve or disapprove?
Of people participating in an organization or group to try to solve community problems. How much do you approve or disapprove?
Of people working for campaigns for a political party or candidate. How much do you approve or disapprove?
Of people participating in the blocking of roads to protest. Using the same scale, how much do you approve or disapprove?
Of people seizing private property or land to protest. How much do you approve or disapprove?
Of people taking control over factories, offices and other buildings. How much do you approve or disapprove?
Of people participating in a group working to violently overthrow an elected government. How much do you approve or disapprove?
Of people taking the law into their own hands when the government does not punish criminals. How much do you approve or disapprove?
There are people who only say bad things about the Haiti form of government, not just the incumbent government but the system of government. How strongly do you approve or disapprove of such people’s right to vote? Please read me the number from the scale
How strongly do you approve or disapprove that such people be allowed to conduct peaceful demonstrations in order to express their views?
Still thinking of those who only say bad things about the Haitian form of government, how strongly do you approve or disapprove of such people being permitted to run for public office?
How strongly do you approve or disapprove of such people appearing on television to make speeches?
And now, changing the topic and thinking of homosexuals, how strongly do you approve or disapprove of such people being permitted to run for public office?
How strongly do you approve or disapprove of same-sex couples having the right to marry?
Do you think that our country needs a government with an iron fist, or that problems can be resolved with everyone's participation?
There are people who say that we need a strong leader who does not have to be elected by the vote of the people. Others say that although things may not work, electoral democracy, or the popular vote, is always best. What do you think?
During election times, some people try to convince others to vote for a party or candidate. How often have you tried to persuade others to vote for a party or candidate?
There are people who work for parties or candidates during electoral campaigns. Did you work for any candidate or party in the last presidential elections of 2006?
In the last twelve months, to process any kind of document in your municipal government, like a permit for example, did you have to pay any money above that required by law?
Do you work? In your work, have you been asked to pay a bribe in the last twelve months?
In the last twelve months, have you had any dealings with the courts? Did you have to pay a bribe to the courts in the last twelve months?
Have you used any public health services in the last twelve months? In order to be seen in a hospital or a clinic in the last twelve months, did you have to pay a bribe?
Have you had a child in school in the last twelve months? Have you had to pay a bribe at school in the last twelve months?
Taking into account your own experience or what you have heard, corruption among public officials is ...
In general, would you say the fight against corruption in Haiti has been very successful, somewhat successful, not very successful, or not at all successful?
Over the last 12 months that is from June 2009 until today have you or any household member needed medical attention?
Referring to the last time you or you or any household member needed medical attention,  who did  you consult?
What is the main reason that you were not satisfied with the service at the health care facilities?
If you had to vote today, who would you vote for in the next presidential elections of 2010?
In general, do you think elections in Haiti are fair and the candidate with the most votes wins? Would you say that elections in Haiti are very fair, somewhat fair, somewhat unfair, very unfair?
Could you tell me, what is your main source of information about the country’s situation?
Have officials or organizations given your community any advice on how to prepare better for a hurricane or other natural disaster?
Have you personally made any preparations or plans if there is a hurricane or other natural disaster?
During the past three months, was there any day when you or any other adult in your home didn't eat for a whole day or just ate once during the day because there wasn't enough food?
Did you receive any food fee  an international organization in the last four weeks?
How many of the children between 6 and 17 years old currently study or go to school?
First answer- Why are some of your children between 6 and 17 years old not in school?
Second answer- Why are some of your children between 6 and 17 years old not in school?
Third answer- Why are some of your children between 6 and 17 years old not in school?
Now, let’s talk only about your child between 6 and 17 years old who is next going to have a birthday and who is currently attending school. Is that child a boy or a girl?
How would you evaluate the condition of the school building and its facilities at this child’s school? Would you say that the building and its facilities are…?
How would you rate or evaluate the quality of education to be at your child's school? Would you say it is...?
Within five years, do you see yourself playing some role in the country’s politics?
In your opinion, generally speaking, is the country moving in the right direction or in the wrong direction?
Into which of the following income ranges does the total monthly income of this household fit, including remittances from abroad and the income of all the working adults and children?
Do you or someone else living in your household receive remittances, that is, economic assistance from abroad?
To what extent does the income of this household depend on remittances from abroad?
In the last twelve months, has the amount of money that you receive from abroad decreased, increased, stayed the same, or you did not receive remittances from abroad in the last twelve months?
Do you have close relatives who used to live in this household and are now living abroad?
Do you have any intention of going to live or work in another country in the next three years?
What is your mother tongue, that is the language you spoke first at home when you were a child?
About how often do you pay attention to the news, whether on TV, the radio, newspapers or the internet?
Approximately how many hours per day have you been supplied with electricity within the 6 past months?
To what extent are you satisfied with the job that you have? Would you say that you are….?
At beginning of this year right before the earthquake,   how did you mainly spend your time?
During your childhood, where did you live mainly? In  a section communale? In  a ville? Or in  the metropolitan area of Port-au-Prince a city?:
Do you have any intention of going to live or work in another municipality in the country in the next three years?