I Live in a Refugee Camp

According to the article, Bilan's family left Somalia because

• to get an education.

• to escape violence.

• tto find religious freedom.

• to live closer to family in Ethiopia

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On pg. 6, the author Kristin Lewis writes, "She and her family lived in a comfortable home," She went to school and had many friends," and "Bilan seems like someone would be your friend too." These details help....

• readers understand what it is like to be a refugee

• readers relate to Bilan.

• show that most refugees are women and children.

• compare Bilan's experience to the experience of others.

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Which section helps you understand the history that led to aid groups helping refugees?

• "Life in the Camp"

• "World of Uncertainty"

• "Crisis After Crisis"

• "What's Next?"

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On pages7-8, Lewis writes, "It's clean, it's well organized, and it has the essentials: food, water, durable shelters, and a health clinic." What are essentials?

• things that keep you warm

• things that cost extra

• things that are basic or necessary

• things that are not important

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The author most likely wrote this article to

inform readers about...

• Bilan’s family

• the history of Somalia

• refugees during World War II

• life in a refugee camp

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Compared to some other refugee camps,

the camp Bilan lives in is ______.

• clean

• crowded

• small

• dangerous

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What does the word refugee mean as it is used in the article?

• a person who escapes to another country to stay safe

• a person who moves to another country

• an organization that helps people during war

• a camp which provides protection

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What conclusion can you draw from “I Live in a Refugee Camp”?

• Life in a refugee camp is the same for everyone.

• Life in a refugee camp is fun and exciting.

• Life in a refugee camp is difficult and dangerous.

• Life in a refugee camp is different, but it can help people stay safe.

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Life is grim in some refugee camps because they are ______.

• crowded

• bustling

• comfortable

• organized

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According to the article, what problems do the people of Somalia currently face? Choose TWO of the following:

• hunger

• disease

• violence

• overcrowding

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