GR7: ONE DAY I HAD TO RUN

In the phrase “I ran with thousands of other young children in a very hard journey,” the word “hard” most nearly means ………………

• exciting

• dangerous and difficult

• long and peaceful

• confusing

What can be inferred about the author’s early life?

• He lived a safe and stable life in Sudan.

• He was separated from his family at a very young age.

• He helped lead other children to safety.

• He had plenty of food and shelter in Ethiopia.

Why did the author include details about being carried by other children?

• To show the kindness of the older boys.

• To emphasize how young and helpless he was during the journey.

• To describe how tired everyone felt.

• To compare himself to other Lost Boys.

What can be inferred about John’s experience while crossing the river?

• He was confident and skilled in swimming.

• He faced both natural and human dangers.

• The Ethiopians helped him cross safely.

• He stayed calm throughout the experience.

In the sentence “It was painful. One of my friends was killed and one kid drowned in the water,” the word “painful” most nearly means —

• emotional and tragic

• confusing and strange

• weak and uncertain

• ordinary and expected

Which detail best supports the idea that John is a survivor?

• “I was good at climbing trees, but not at swimming.”

• “When I jumped into the river, I went too deep and my stomach was bleeding.”

• “I thought I would be someone who wouldn’t live anymore… I lived.”

• “They never found his body.”

In the sentence “I stayed flat and waited until nighttime,” the word “flat” most nearly means —

• tired

• lying close to the ground

• weak

• calm

Which detail best supports the idea that John showed courage and survival instinct?

• “I was playing in the little river with other children.”

• “I stayed flat and waited until nighttime. It was dark. I escaped from the river to the airstrip.”

• “Before I could leave, one of the ladies told me to wait.”

• “I didn’t know that the people who were living with me were all gone.”

Why does John repeatedly refer to his attackers as “the enemy” instead of naming them?

• Because he was unsure who they were during the fighting

• Because he wanted to protect their identities

• Because he was writing from a military point of view.

• Because “the enemy” refers to animals, not people

In the sentence “They captured me,” the word “captured” most nearly means —

• tricked

• arrested

• took as a prisoner

• followed