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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 was the name of Mawi's younger sister?
(a) Mulu.
(b) Mehret.
(c) Kiros.
(d) Tsege.

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

3. Mawi recalls how his father was known for his skills at what in "The Camp"?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Drawing.
(c) Painting.
(d) Violin.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During what years did Mawi's family remain living in the refugee camp in "The Camp"?

2. In the Author's Note, he states that since he came to the United States, he became known by what name?

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

4. Mawi's family was first cleared to go to the United States in what year?

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

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