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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 did the stranger bribe Mawi's older brother with in order to convince him to leave his homeland in "Memories"?
(a) A bottle of whiskey.
(b) A twenty dollar bill.
(c) A piece of gum.
(d) A new shirt.

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

3. What country borders Eritrea to the southeast?
(a) Djibouti.
(b) Ethiopia.
(c) Nigeria.
(d) Sudan.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the name of Mawi's younger sister?

3. After reuniting with his father, Mawi and his family found safety at a refugee camp in ___________.

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

5. How old was Mawi's older brother when his family departed across the desert as refugees in "Memories"?

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