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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Author's Note - Coming to America.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In his native language, the author's true name means ___________________.
(a) "Peaceful power from above to make others kneel before him."
(b) "Light of dawn."
(c) "Celestial wizard."
(d) "The strength to swim upstream."

3. What was the name of Mawi's mother?
(a) Haileab.
(b) Mulu.
(c) Mehret.
(d) Tsege.

4. What was the name of Mawi's father?
(a) Tsege.
(b) Haileab.
(c) Tewolde.
(d) Kiros.

5. How old was Mawi when his mother took him and his siblings to become refugees in "Memories"?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 6.
(d) 9.

Short Answer Questions

1. Eritrea became an independent nation in what year?

2. Eritrea has an extensive coastline along what body of water?

3. In their leisure time, Mawi and his brother would go hunting with what?

4. What was the name of Mawi's half-sister who joined his family in immigrating to America?

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

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