Refugee Novel Review

Discuss the similarities and differences between the three main characters.

• The main characters come from different times and places yet share an experience.

• The characters have no similarities or differences

• The characters are all related to each other

• The characters all have large families.

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What are the internal conflicts faced by Mahmoud?

• Excitement, assurance, and peace

• Happiness, security, and comfort

• Confidence, contentment, and ease

• Fear, uncertainty, and struggle to adapt

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Explain the relationship between Josef and his family members.

• Unrelated and disconnected

• Close and loving

• Distant and hostile

• Indifferent and uncaring

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What are the motivations of Mahmoud, one of the main characters?

• Trying to become famous and powerful

• Seeking revenge on his enemies

• Seeking safety, freedom, and a better future for himself and his family.

• Looking for treasure and wealth

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How does Isabel, another main character, change throughout the story?

• Isabel becomes less determined and gives up easily

• Isabel becomes more resilient and determined as she faces the challenges of being a refugee.

• Isabel becomes more lazy and unmotivated

• Isabel becomes more selfish and uncaring towards others

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Describe the personality traits of Josef, one of the main characters.

• Josef is a shy and introverted character

• Josef is a wealthy and arrogant character

• Josef is afraid, brave, and loving.

• Josef is a brave and adventurous character

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What challenges do the characters face as refugees in their respective journeys?

• Access to technology and internet

• Financial stability and employment

• Familiarity with local customs and traditions

• Discrimination, language barriers, safety and stability

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How do the three characters' stories connect in the book?

• Their stories connect through their shared interest in sports

• Their stories connect through their love for cooking

• Their stories connect through their experiences as refugees.

• Their stories connect through their passion for music

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That’s when Mahmoud and Khalid had learned how valuable it was to be invisible. Mahmoud stayed in the classroom all day, never going to the bathroom or the playground. Khalid never answered another question in class, not even when the teacher called on him directly. If the bullies didn’t notice you, they didn't hit you. That’s when Mahmoud had realized that together, he and Khalid were bigger targets; alone, it was easier to be invisible. It was nothing they ever said to each other, just something they each came to understand, and within a year they had drifted apart, not even speaking to each other as they passed in the hall.

After reading the passage above, which statement from the following choices best describes Mahmoud and Khalid’s friendship?

• Mahmoud and Khalid realize that their friendship might bring them more harm than good.

• Mahmoud and Khalid are friends because they are both fairly shy.

• Mahmoud and Khalid end their friendship because Khalid is jealous of Mahmoud.

• Mahmoud and Khalid will reconnect as friends again once their bullies have forgotten them.

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It hadn't always been this way. Just four years ago, their home city of Aleppo had been the biggest, brightest, most modern city in Syria. A crown jewel of the Middle East. Mahmoud remembered neon malls, glittering skyscrapers, soccer stadiums, movie theaters, museums. Aleppo had history too—a long history. The Old City, at the heart of Aleppo, was built in the 12th century, and people had lived in the area as early as 8,000 years ago. Aleppo had been an amazing city to grow up in.

Based on the passage above, which statement from the text clearly states Mahmoud's community was NOT ALWAYS so chaotic?

• It hadn't always been this way

• A crown jewel of the Middle East

• lived in the area as early as 8,000 years ago

• both A and B

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