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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 did the track coach purchase for Mawi during the four years he was on the track team?
(a) Running shoes.
(b) Jerseys.
(c) Shorts.
(d) Cigarettes.

2. What does the author describe his father having a fear of and the destructive power behind them in "A New Life"?
(a) Bullets.
(b) Glasses.
(c) Headlights.
(d) Trains.

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

4. Mawi's brother was killed during what holiday break?
(a) Thanksgiving.
(b) Easter.
(c) Christmas.
(d) Summer break.

5. Mawi's father told his children that they should always treat _________________well because they could turn out to be angels.
(a) Strangers.
(b) Africans.
(c) Politicians.
(d) Dogs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Mawi's half-sister who joined his family in immigrating to America?

2. How much older was Tewolde than Mawi?

3. What did Mawi's family miss the most about their homeland in "A New Life"?

4. Tewolde wanted to clean windows at what building?

5. How old was Tewolde when he started his own business?

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