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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. The author describes a visit from two people from their country who brought the family ______________.
(a) Extended visas.
(b) Native clothing.
(c) Money.
(d) Native food.

2. Eritrea has an extensive coastline along what body of water?
(a) The Dead Sea.
(b) The Indian Ocean.
(c) The Pacific Ocean.
(d) The Red Sea.

3. Mawi's father told his children that they should always treat _________________well because they could turn out to be angels.
(a) Africans.
(b) Politicians.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Strangers.

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

5. What disease had Mawi's father contracted in "A New Life"?
(a) AIDS.
(b) Malaria.
(c) Cancer.
(d) Diabetes.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what song would bullies serenade Mehret?

2. What was the name of the woman who helped Mawi's family find a sponsor in the area in "A New Life"?

3. What place did Mawi's father tell his family was the land of paradise in "The Camp"?

4. Mawi recalls how his father was known for his skills at what in "The Camp"?

5. Mawi's parents stressed the importance of education, knowing that ____________ would be the only way they could afford college in "Playground Warfare."

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