When Stars Are Scattered

In When the Stars are Scattered, Omar and Hassan are born in what country?

• Kenya

• Uganda

• Somalia

• Sudan

Answer explanation

pg. 13

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In When the Stars are Scattered, who is Omar’s oldest friend?

• Maryam

• Jeri

• Nimo

• Tall Ali

Answer explanation

pg. 16

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CCSS.RL.4.1

In When the Stars are Scattered, what was Susana Martinez’s job?

• UN official 

• Community leader

• Social Worker

• Missionary

Answer explanation

pg. 155

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CCSS.RL.4.1

In When the Stars are Scattered, why is Maryam leaving school early?

• She is failing.

• She has to take care of her sick mother.

• She is getting married.

• She has to babysit her younger siblings.

Answer explanation

pg. 54

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CCSS.RL.4.3

In When the Stars are Scattered, Omar and Hassan never found their mother.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

In When the Stars are Scattered, why did Nimo and Maryam study so hard?

• To get good jobs after school

• To be selected for college scholarships in Canada

• To be selected for resettlement in America

• To get elected as community leaders in their camp

Answer explanation

pg. 84

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In When the Stars are Scattered, what gift did Maryam give Omar and Hassan?

• A soccer ball

• A goat

• A lamp

• A swing

Answer explanation

pg. 87

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CCSS.RL.4.3

In When the Stars are Scattered, why did Fatuma choose to be a foster mother to Omar and Hassan?

• The UN gave her extra rations 

• The government of Somalia paid her money 

• They reminded her of her sons 

• She was bored and wanted something to do

Answer explanation

pg. 194

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CCSS.RL.4.3

In When the Stars are Scattered, who didn’t pass the primary school exam?

• Jeri

• Nimo

• Tall Ali

• Omar

Answer explanation

pg. 118

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In When the Stars are Scattered, what was the only thing Omar ever saw Fatuma cry about?

• Missing her sons

• Hassan having a seizure

• The death of her goat

• Running out of food

Answer explanation

pg. 232

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CCSS.RL.4.3