The Other Side of the Sky WITH Vocabulary

Front

Why can't Ahmedi and her mother cross the border?

Back

They have no money to bribe the guards.

Front

This story is an excerpt from...

Back

Escape from Afghanistan.

Front

Why is Ahmedi missing a leg?

Back

She stepped on a landmine.

Front

What is a condition that makes something difficult or unpleasant?

Back

Rigor.

Front

How do Ahmedi and her mother finally get across the border?

Back

With a family, they cross the border by taking a smugglers' trail.

Front

What does 'smuggler' mean?

Back

A person who illegally transports goods or people across borders.

Front

Define 'landmine'.

Back

An explosive device planted in the ground, designed to detonate when stepped on.

Front

What is the significance of official papers in border crossing?

Back

They are required documents that prove a person's identity and legal right to cross the border.

Front

What does 'bribe' mean?

Back

To give money or gifts to someone to persuade them to do something illegal or unethical.

Front

Explain the term 'refugee'.

Back

A person who flees their country due to war, persecution, or natural disaster.