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

2. What is the name of Mawi's little brother who was born in "A New Life"?
(a) Haileab.
(b) Kiros.
(c) Jake.
(d) Hntsa-Eyesus.

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

4. With what song would bullies serenade Mehret?
(a) "Bo Diddly."
(b) "We Are the World."
(c) "Give Peace a Chance."
(d) "I Love You."

5. Eventually, Mawi started making friends through what game in "Playground Warfare"?
(a) Football.
(b) Soccer.
(c) Baseball.
(d) Hockey.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. For the first two weeks that Mawai's family lived in the United States, they shared a two bedroom hotel room in what city?

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

4. Where did Mawi's family have a house before they left to become refugees in "Memories"?

5. What was the name of the author's older brother?

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