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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Days of Mischief - Coffee Tales.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What quickly became the favorite American holiday of Mawi and his siblings in "Days of Mischief"?
(a) Flag Day.
(b) Easter.
(c) Halloween.
(d) The Fourth of July.

2. What did Mawi's family miss the most about their homeland in "A New Life"?
(a) The food.
(b) The weather.
(c) The water.
(d) The language.

3. In the Author's Note, he states that since he came to the United States, he became known by what name?
(a) Mawi Asgedom.
(b) Lama Asgedom.
(c) Sela Asgedom.
(d) Haileab Asgedom.

4. Frank and Mbago were brothers from _______________.
(a) Nigeria.
(b) Eritrea.
(c) Djibouti.
(d) China.

5. Tewolde wanted to clean windows at what building?
(a) The candy store.
(b) The church.
(c) The library.
(d) The hospital.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what song would bullies serenade Mehret?

2. Who met Mawi's family at the airport upon their arrival in the United States in "A New Life"?

3. Where was Mawi's little brother conceived?

4. In addition to disease and violence, Mawi's family also had to worry about _________ in "The Camp."

5. What year was it when the author described giving a stranger his lunch at the library?

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