Refugee Boy: chapters 12 - 17

What did Mr and Mrs Fitzgerald buy for Alem to help him make a good impression at the court hearing?

• A suit

• A new pair of shoes

• A new tie

• A new shirt

What did the Fitzgeralds think was wrong with Alem's outfit to go to the hearing?

• The suit was too big

• His shoes were wrong

• He needed a haircut

• The suit was too tight

What did Alem do at the court hearing that was strange?

• He didn't speak to anyone

• He was rude to the Adjudicator

• He wished everyone Happy Christmas

• He burst into tears

What very bad news did Alem find out in the letter from his father?

• His father had been badly injured

• His father had been killed

• His mother had been badly injured

• His mother had been killed

What did Mrs Fitzgerald do when Alem came downstairs after hearing the news about his mother?

• She wrapped her arms round him and kissed him

• She made him a cup of tea and gave him biscuits

• She didn't say anything because she didn't want to upset him

• She told him that he would have to leave England now

What surprising event happened after Alem had burst into tears and sobbed loudly?

• He ate his supper happily

• He collapsed and was taken to hospital

• Ruth went upstairs to talk to him

• Mr Fitzgerald contacted the Refugee Council

What did Alem think he should do after his mother's death?

• Stay permanently in England

• Go to another country where he would be safe

• Go back to be with his father

• Go and fight the people who killed her

What evidence did Alem's barrister want to use in court to persuade the judge that Alem should be allowed to stay in England?

• The letter from his father

• His school report

• A medical report

• A letter from the Fitzgeralds

What surprised Alem about Robert when he came to visit?

• He was very rude to the Fitzgeralds

• He didn't have good manners

• He didn't like cola

• He was very polite

What did Alem learn about Robert?

• His family came from Chile

• He was a refugee

• He came from Africa as well

• He didn't like people from other countries