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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Days of Mischief - Coffee Tales.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In his native language, the author's true name means ___________________.
(a) "The strength to swim upstream."
(b) "Light of dawn."
(c) "Celestial wizard."
(d) "Peaceful power from above to make others kneel before him."

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

4. Mawi's father took in a homeless man and helped him. What did the man give him in return when he departed in "God's Angels"?
(a) A wallet.
(b) A pocket knife.
(c) A pocket watch.
(d) An address book.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does "Libee Migbar" mean in English?

2. Where was Haileab raised?

3. For how long was Mawi separated from his father while in Africa during his childhood?

4. Who met Mawi's family at the airport upon their arrival in the United States in "A New Life"?

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

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