Refugee Quotes

Which of the following quotes supports why refugees do not perform well in US schools? Select ALL that apply.

• The schools in the US are often bigger and more complex than those in other countries.

• Some of this stems from the fact that they experience barriers to learning.

• When discriminatory comments like these are made, refugees students can become alienated from the rest of their classmates and eventually segregated from the general population.

• Despite these efforts, the administration is not always the greatest resource for integrating students.

Which 2 quotes support the main idea of the text?

• “‘In Malaysia, Burmese kids couldn’t play for school soccer teams, and I wanted to play now that I was in America.’” (Paragraph 12)

• “Schools have tried to combat this alienation with programs like the Refugee School Impact Program in Dallas. The program coordinator, Zeljka Ravlija, provides educational support services for refugee students.” (Paragraph 15)

• . “‘When I need help, I go to other refugees,' SB said. 'They have been in the United States longer and they know what I am going through.'” (Paragraph 18)

• “‘Salomon came to my home and told me that if he could do it as a baby, I could do it as an adult. He took me to his Spanish class with him and showed me how slow everyone was talking.’” (Paragraph 20)

• “It’s not just because there are so many different countries represented, but because they all form one supportive, unified community.” (Paragraph 21)

"So we have money! We will buy tickets as we go. More importantly, we have our lives. But if we stay in Aleppo even a day longer, we may not have that." This quotation from Mahmoud's father shows that:

• Mahmoud's father doesn't like to make plans

• Mahmoud's family does' have a very clear plan because they are in a desperate situation

• Mahmoud's father is overly concerned about money.

• Mahmoud's father likes to be daring

Which of the following quotes best illustrates the challenges faced by refugees in adapting to a new culture?

• A) 'We had to learn everything from scratch, even the language.'

• B) 'The food here is different, but we are getting used to it.'

• C) 'I miss my friends back home, but I am making new ones.'

• D) 'The weather is colder, but we have warm clothes.'

Identify the quote that reflects a refugee's hope for the future.

• A) 'I don't know what tomorrow holds, but I am hopeful.'

• B) 'Every day is a struggle, and I am tired.'

• C) 'I wish I could go back to my old life.'

• D) 'Nothing seems to change, no matter how hard I try.'

Which quote demonstrates the resilience of refugees?

• A) 'We have faced many hardships, but we keep moving forward.'

• B) 'I feel defeated and lost.'

• C) 'I don't think I can continue like this.'

• D) 'Everything seems impossible right now.'

Choose the quote that highlights the importance of community support for refugees.

• A) 'Without the help of others, we would be lost.'

• B) 'I prefer to handle things on my own.'

• C) 'I don't trust anyone here.'

• D) 'It's better to stay isolated.'

Which quote best captures the emotional turmoil experienced by refugees?

• A) 'I am constantly torn between hope and despair.'

• B) 'I feel nothing at all.'

• C) 'Everything is perfect now.'

• D) 'I have no emotions left.'

Identify the quote that shows a refugee's determination to succeed.

• A) 'I will not give up, no matter how hard it gets.'

• B) 'I have already given up.'

• C) 'Success is not for people like me.'

• D) 'I don't care about succeeding.'

Which quote reflects the sense of loss felt by refugees?

• A) 'I miss my home and everything I left behind.'

• B) 'I don't miss anything from my past.'

• C) 'I have gained more than I lost.'

• D) 'I feel nothing about my past.'