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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Father Haileab - Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Mawi's father work while they were refugees awaiting immigration to America?
(a) The Swedish Ministry clinic.
(b) The Red Cross.
(c) The United Nations.
(d) The Presbyterian Ministry.

2. What was the name of Mawi's father?
(a) Tsege.
(b) Kiros.
(c) Haileab.
(d) Tewolde.

3. In his commencement address, Mawi writes, "When I was a child, my mother told me that I should always sleep _________________."
(a) "Facing the door."
(b) "With the covers over my head."
(c) "On my side."
(d) "With positive energy."

4. What library did Mawi and his brother often go to in "Libee Migbar"?
(a) The Harvard Library.
(b) The Wheaton Public Library.
(c) The Philadelphia Public Library.
(d) The Boston Public Library.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How much older was Tewolde than Mawi?

2. Who offered Mawi a full-tuition scholarship?

3. Where did Mawi and Tewolde take their second job?

4. The author writes that his father often worked as _____________ to help others.

5. With what song would bullies serenade Mehret?

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