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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. Eritrea has an extensive coastline along what body of water?
(a) The Indian Ocean.
(b) The Dead Sea.
(c) The Red Sea.
(d) The Pacific Ocean.

2. Who found Mawi and his brother after they knocked down a parking meter?
(a) A policeman.
(b) Their father.
(c) A nun.
(d) The school principle.

3. Who offered Mawi a full-tuition scholarship?
(a) Oxford University.
(b) Wayne State University.
(c) Harvard University.
(d) The University of Michigan.

4. Mawi recalls how his father was known for his skills at what in "The Camp"?
(a) Drawing.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Painting.
(d) Violin.

5. What was the name of Mawi's half-sister who joined his family in immigrating to America?
(a) Hntsa-Eyesus.
(b) Mulu.
(c) Tsege.
(d) Mehret.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author describe his father having a fear of and the destructive power behind them in "A New Life"?

2. What was the name of Mawi's father?

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

4. What was the name of the author's older brother?

5. Haileab decided to help the neighbors by cleaning up their leaves and getting garbage out of __________________.

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