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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. In "Days of Mischief," what did the villagers of Sudan build for the annual celebration?
(a) A sacrificial altar.
(b) A huge bonfire.
(c) A temple.
(d) A great pyramid.

2. Eritrea became an independent nation in what year?
(a) 1993.
(b) 1991.
(c) 1979.
(d) 1983.

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) Haileab Asgedom.
(c) Sela Asgedom.
(d) Lama Asgedom.

4. Along with their small gardens and healthcare from the Swedish Ministry, on what did Mawi's family survive in "The Camp"?
(a) Trapped rats.
(b) Migratory birds.
(c) Crickets.
(d) United Nations rations.

5. Mawi's little brother was given a name which meant ___________ in English.
(a) "Constant focus."
(b) "Little lion."
(c) "Thank you."
(d) "Gift from God."

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Mawi when his mother took him and his siblings to become refugees in "Memories"?

2. Where did Mawi's mother send her sons for safekeeping when the armies came close to their home in "Coffee Tales"?

3. Where did Mawi's family have a house before they left to become refugees in "Memories"?

4. What country borders Eritrea to the south?

5. In the Author's Note, he states that his true name was what?

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