Lesson 10.4 Ibrahim Quiz

Read the excerpt from “Ibrahim.”

We didn’t need Malik to translate that. We stopped and Ibrahim got out and sprinted down the street, still shouting. Ahead, a woman about my age walked in the opposite direction. When she heard Ibrahim's voice, she turned. I will never forget the look on her face.

What is Mary most likely thinking in this moment?

• As a mother, Mary relates to the woman’s feelings of great relief and joy when she sees her son.

  
  

• Mary questions how a mother could allow her son to disappear without a trace as Ibrahim did.

  
  

• Because Ibrahim is running and yelling, Mary worries the woman will think they have harmed him.

  
  

• Mary is relieved to reunite Ibrahim with his mother so she can return her attention to her duties.

  
  

Read the excerpt from “Ibrahim.”

For the next 48 hours, Ibrahim and I were inseparable. We ate snacks. We played simple card games. He even held my hand when we walked across the base just like Alice did at home. When we left for Taqtaq on Friday, Ibrahim buckled in next to me, my heart was in my throat. 

What is Mary most likely thinking in this moment?

• She is overwhelmed by taking care of a small child.

  
  

• She fears they will not find Ibrahim’s family.

  
  

• She is sad not to spend more time with Ibrahim.

  
  

• She worries Ibrahim was left alone on purpose.

  
  

Read the excerpt from “Ibrahim.”

It wasn’t an ambush. The boy stood still as I approached, which was a relief. I worried I might scare him and have to chase him, which would scare him more. But he stayed put, and I knelt. I smiled. We didn’t have a translator with us, so I did my best.

“Um?” I said, which means “mother” in Arabic.

The boy shook his head. I wondered if he thought I was saying I was his mother. So I touched my chest and said my name.

“Mary,” I repeated, before gently touching his chest.

What is Ibrahim most likely thinking in this moment?

• He is upset by Mary's words and actions.

• He is plotting with the opposing side.

• He is too frightened of the strangers to move.

• He is happy to receive help.

Read the inferences made about Lieutenant Ramirez from the story, “Ibrahim.”

    He listens to and respects Mary.

    He feels sorry for Ibrahim.

Based on these inferences, what can readers conclude about Lieutenant Ramirez?

• He is willing to take risks to help others.

• He easily influenced by others.

• He places his job before people.

What is a theme of “Ibrahim”?

• It takes courage to help those in need.

• One can feel at home in different places.

• People fail to be grateful for things until they lose them.

• With war comes necessary destruction.

Read the excerpt from “Ibrahim.”

As he ate and drank, I returned to the Humvee. Lieutenant Ramirez stood outside it.

“I know what you’re gonna say, Bolger. I can’t authorize it.”

“So we’ll leave him?” I asked. “What’ll happen then, sir?”

“There could be hundreds of kids in his situation.”

“We didn’t find them,” I said. “We found him.”

He sighed; I continued: “If we leave him, he could get hit by a car. He could starve. Striped hyena live out here. We’re here to help these people, right, sir?”

Again, Lieutenant Ramirez was a good man. Minutes later, we were bumping along in the Humvee, Ibrahim seated on my lap.

What do the details in the excerpt show about Lieutenant Ramirez?

• He respects Mary’s opinion.

• He questions Mary’s judgment.

• He would prefer to leave Ibrahim behind.

• He is suspicious of Ibrahim’s actions.

Which detail from the story "Ibrahim" into the box that best explains how Mary learns more about Ibrahim.

• Mary's daughter advises her to ask Ibrahim to draw some pictures of his home.

• Ibrahim knows some words in English and provides information to Mary.

• Malik shows Mary gestures to use to communicate with Ibrahim.

Considering the interactions between Mary and Ibrahim in "Ibrahim," what can be inferred about Mary's character?

• She is indifferent to the needs of others.

• She is compassionate and caring.

• She is primarily focused on her military duties.

• She is uncomfortable around children.

From the story "Ibrahim," how does the author use the setting to enhance the narrative?

• By highlighting the dangers of the war-torn environment.

• By describing the peaceful landscapes that contrast with the story's tension.

• By ignoring the setting, focusing only on the characters' interactions.

• By using the setting to symbolize hope and renewal.

What does the resolution of the story "Ibrahim" suggest about the themes of the narrative?

• War is inevitable and always leads to negative outcomes.

• Communication barriers are insurmountable in times of conflict.

• Humanity and kindness can prevail even in the midst of war.

• Children are often the ones who suffer the most in conflicts.