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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A New Life - Playground Warfare.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of the bully who decided to go after Mawi's brother?
(a) Bobby Smith.
(b) Jake Evans.
(c) Roger Botwin.
(d) Mike Thompson.

2. When Mawi's brother was about to be attacked by a bully with a switchblade in "Playground Warfare," a van appeared carrying how many large black men?
(a) 14.
(b) 4.
(c) 6.
(d) 3.

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

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

5. What animals does the author remember shrieking in the beginning of "Memories"?
(a) Lemurs.
(b) Hyenas.
(c) Bats.
(d) Lions.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Camp," Mawi was attacked by a bully and his brother came to his rescue, but even before his brother could reach him, what happened?

2. According to Mawi's father, angels often appeared in what form?

3. Frank and Mbago were brothers from _______________.

4. What is a literary device in which an author indistinctly suggests certain plot developments that might come later in the story?

5. What was the name of Mawi's mother?

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