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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. What did Mawi's family miss the most about their homeland in "A New Life"?
(a) The water.
(b) The language.
(c) The weather.
(d) The food.

2. Where did Mawi's mother take him and his siblings to find their father in "Memories"?
(a) Sudan.
(b) Ethiopia.
(c) Egypt.
(d) Nigeria.

3. What was the name of the author's older brother?
(a) Kiros.
(b) Tsege.
(c) Haileab.
(d) Tewolde.

4. What quickly became the favorite American holiday of Mawi and his siblings in "Days of Mischief"?
(a) Flag Day.
(b) Halloween.
(c) The Fourth of July.
(d) Easter.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Eritrea became an independent nation in what year?

3. The author describes a visit from two people from their country who brought the family ______________.

4. Mawi recalls how his father was known for his skills at what in "The Camp"?

5. How many stories was the house that Mawi's family moved into in "A New Life"?

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