Diary of a Teenage Refugee EBW

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What is the central idea of the text?

• Amira is a normal teenage girl living through extraordinary circumstances as a refugee.

• Amira and others like her have built communities in refugee camps that resemble home.

• The United Nations needs to better protect refugees, particularly those fleeing Syria.

• More refugees should tell their tales in order to spread awareness about the issues they face.

How is Amira similar to young girls in your country? How is she different?

• Amira is similar to young girls in my country because she likes pop music and boys. She is different because she is a refugee.

• Amira is similar to young girls in my country because she has a mobile phone. She is different because she lives in a refugee camp.

• Amira is similar to young girls in my country because she has the usual interests. She is different because she is a refugee.

• Amira is similar to young girls in my country because she is a refugee. She is different because she has the usual interests.

What does the term 'smuggler' most closely mean as used in paragraph 5?

• One who books safe passage for legal immigrants through dangerous places

• One who leaves a country to escape danger

• One who secretly moves something or someone from one country to another

• Someone who avoids paying taxes for goods they bring in or out of a country

How is life in the refugee camp portrayed in the text?

• Life in the camp is safer and easier than life at home, where there is war.

• Life in the camp is engaging and fun because community members make it so.

• Life in the camp is difficult and dirty, and there is no sense of community support.

• Life in the camp is uncertain and there is little to do, but the community is kind.

How does the following quote contribute to the reader's understanding of Amira? 'My most treasured things are my necklaces. I wear them all at the same time, because they have many memories. One was given to me by a boyfriend, but I don't want my mother to know about that!' (Paragraph 8)

• Amira values her necklaces because they have sentimental value.

• Amira wears her necklaces to show off to her friends.

• Amira's mother doesn't allow her to wear necklaces.

• Amira's necklaces were stolen from her.

What is the current situation in Syria?

• The civil war in Syria has ended and everything is back to normal.

• Syria is experiencing a civil war that has caused many deaths and created millions of refugees.

• Syria is a peaceful country with no conflicts or issues.

• Syria is facing a shortage of food and drinking water.

How do people in the refugee camp pass their time?

• They go to school and have jobs.

• They help out with cooking and cleaning, watch TV, and make their own clothes.

• They play sports and participate in community activities.

• They have access to books and educational resources.

What is the main challenge faced by Amira and her family in the refugee camp?

• The lack of clean water and sanitation facilities.

• The high cost of living and expensive goods.

• The absence of educational opportunities.

• The constant fear of being sent back to Syria.

How do Amira and her family communicate with their home in Syria?

• They use WhatsApp and TV to stay in touch.

• They have regular phone calls with their relatives.

• They send letters and postcards through the mail.

• They have no way of communicating with their home.

How long has Amira and her family been living in the refugee camp?

• One year

• Two years

• Three years

• Four years