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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Making of a Man - Eyeing the Mountaintop.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What place did Mawi's father tell his family was the land of paradise in "The Camp"?
(a) Sudan.
(b) South America.
(c) Amerikha.
(d) Egypt.

2. In the Author's Note, he states that since he came to the United States, he became known by what name?
(a) Mawi Asgedom.
(b) Lama Asgedom.
(c) Sela Asgedom.
(d) Haileab Asgedom.

3. In "Eyeing the Mountaintop," Mawi realized that his family was unique and that not everybody looked for _______________.
(a) Angels.
(b) Money.
(c) Devils.
(d) Love.

4. What disease had Mawi's father contracted in "A New Life"?
(a) AIDS.
(b) Diabetes.
(c) Malaria.
(d) Cancer.

5. What year was it when the author described giving a stranger his lunch at the library?
(a) 1989.
(b) 1995.
(c) 1992.
(d) 1985.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who found Mawi and his brother after they knocked down a parking meter?

2. When Mawi's brother was about to be attacked by a bully with a switchblade in "Playground Warfare," a van appeared carrying how many large black men?

3. What was one of several topics to avoid talking about with their parents, according to the author in "Coffee Tales"?

4. What was the name of Mawi's mother?

5. What would Haileab read at the events where hundreds of refugees would gather together in reception hall?

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