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

2. The transition to America was particularly difficult for Mawi's mother who thought that, by culture, she was not supposed to do what?
(a) Answer the door.
(b) Smile in public.
(c) Speak when visitors came.
(d) Take a seat.

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

4. 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 piece of gum.
(c) A twenty dollar bill.
(d) A new shirt.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Mawi's father?

2. Frank and Mbago were brothers from _______________.

3. What refers to extensive systems of codified practices and traditions of combat, practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental and spiritual development?

4. What Christian organization helped Mawi's family in immigrating in "Coming to America"?

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

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