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Updated: 6:08 p.m. ET Mar 24, 2008

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In paragraph 3, how does Newsweek explain Barry Obama's choice to be called by his given name, Barack?

How does Obama explain it?

How did Obama come to understand his unique experience?

How does Obama connect his personal story to the story of the United States?

How did living in Indonesia affect Obama?

What did Obama become more aware of during his adolescence?