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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. During what years did Mawi's family remain living in the refugee camp in "The Camp"?
(a) 1983-1985.
(b) 1985-1987.
(c) 1978-1984.
(d) 1980-1983.

2. What does the author remember playing soccer with in his homeland in "Memories"?
(a) Coconuts.
(b) Rocks.
(c) Knots of old clothes.
(d) Balls of twine.

3. What was the name of Mawi's half-sister who joined his family in immigrating to America?
(a) Hntsa-Eyesus.
(b) Mulu.
(c) Tsege.
(d) Mehret.

4. What was the name of the woman who helped Mawi's family find a sponsor in the area in "A New Life"?
(a) Maude.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Beth.

5. Frank and Mbago were brothers from _______________.
(a) Djibouti.
(b) Nigeria.
(c) China.
(d) Eritrea.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Along with their small gardens and healthcare from the Swedish Ministry, on what did Mawi's family survive in "The Camp"?

3. Mawi's parents stressed the importance of education, knowing that ____________ would be the only way they could afford college in "Playground Warfare."

4. Through television, Mawi's family discovered that Americans were very concerned with cleanliness and ___________.

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

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