A Hope More Powerful than the Sea Ch. 4

When Doaa's family decides to leave Syria, which country are they planning to move to?

• Egypt
• Jordan

• Turkey

• Iraq

When Doaa's family gets stopped at the Jordan border crossing, who does Doaa recognize reading a newspaper?

• Her uncle
• Her best friend's father

• Her sister, Asma

• Her favorite teacher from childhood.

In the middle of Ch.4, When Doaa's family is approached by government officials, what do the two men at their door bring them?

• money so they can buy themselves groceries

• water and a calling card so they can contact relatives back in Syria

• food and warm blankets

• winter clothing for the whole family

Doaa's family is relieved to find a place to live for free in the winter. Where are they living?

• a hotel where people only stay in the summer

• a train station

• an abandoned school that is open to refugees

• an old bus that has been converted into a small apartment

Which statement best describes how Doaa feels about leaving Syria at the BEGINNING of Ch. 4?

• She is upset and wants to go back to be part of the revolution.

• She is happy and relieved to be leaving Syria.

Select 2 answers: What modes of transportation do Doaa's family take to reach their destination?

• Train

• Car

• Ferry

• Airplane

Towards the end of Ch.4 we learn that Doaa has found comfort in doing what?

• Taking part in the revolution through Social Media

• Continuing her education

• Working to bring in money for her family

• Tutoring other Syrian refugees

The following excerpt is an example of which signpost:

"But who was [Doaa] without her community? What meaningful contribution could she make here while her country was destroying itself?" (Fleming 94).

• Words of the Wiser

• Tough Questions

• Memory Moment

• Contrasts & Contradictions

• Aha Moment!

Which of these is NOT a job that Doaa has in ch. 4?

• Tutoring

• Taking care of her family

• Making burlap sacks

• Sewing and ironing clothing