"They were fascinated by the mud huts in his father's tiny village in Kenya." (p. 24)

Based upon the context clues, "fascinated" means to have interest in something.

"Ann was studying for a PhD in anthropology." (p. 28)

Based upon the context clues, "anthropology" means a study in a different country.

"In that country, black people were kept completely apart from whites under a terrible system known as apartheid." (p. 34)

Based upon the context clues, "apartheid" means a rigid former politically oppressing non white population.

"Worse, she worried that might be asbestos in the walls of her apartment."

Based upon the context clues, "asbestos" means to construct buildings with.

"Most people there speak both english and swahili."

Based upon the context clues, "swahili" means a member of Bantu people of Zanzibar and the neighboring coast of Africa.

"For a long time, the supreme court ruled that segregation was legal because the constitution did not forbid it."

Based upon the context clues, "segregation" means separation of people.

"Like most people, the Obamas depended on two salaries to make a decent life for their family."

Based upon the context clues, "salaries" means to be paid to a person for work.

"Barack was ambitious, and he was also impatient."

Based upon the context clues, "ambitious" means to achieve or obtain success.

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