"I Live in a Refugee Camp" Quiz (LL)

According to the article, why did Bilan's family leave Somalia?

• to get an education

• to escape violence

• to find religious freedom

• to live closer to family in Ethiopia

On page 6, Kristin Lewis writes:

"She and her family lived in a comfortable home",

"She went to school and had many friends", and

"Bilan seems like someone who would be your friend too."

These details-

• help readers understand what it's like to be a refugee

• help readers relate to Bilan

• show that most refugees are women and children

• compare Bilan's experience to the experience of others

Which section helps you understand the history that led to aid groups helping refugees?

• "Life in the Camp"

• "World of Uncertainty"

• "Crisis After Crisis"

• "What's Next?"

On pages 7-8, Lewis writes, "It's clean, it's well organized, and it has the essentials: food, water, durable shelters, and a health clinic." What are essentials?

• things that keep you warm

• things that cost extra

• things that are basic or necessary

• things that are not important

Which of the following statements express a central idea of the section "Vision for the Future"?

• Bilan has lived at the Kobe camp for four years.

• Bilan hopes to move to the U.S. or Canada.

• Bilan finds plenty of time to spend with friends.

• Despite the challenges she faces, Bilan maintains a positive attitude about her future.

Lewis most likely wrote this article to-

(choose TWO answers)

• share Ethiopian customs and traditions.

• help readers understand the experience of one teenage refugee.

• give advice to refugees.

• help readers understand the global refugee crisis.

Short-Constructed Response:

According to the sections "Life in the Camp" and "World of Uncertainty," what makes the Kobe camp in Ethiopia different from many refugee camps? Use text evidence.

Short-Constructed Response:

To be resilient is to be able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult situations. Support the claim that Bilan shows resilience using details from the article.