Leila's Journey Through Ramadan

Leila, a young girl, experiences her first Ramadan in a new country. She faces challenges explaining her fasting to her classmates and teacher. With the help of a supportive librarian, she writes a note and a poem about Ramadan. Her teacher appreciates her effort, and Leila finds acceptance and joy in sharing her culture with her class.

What is the main theme introduced at the beginning of the story?

• Leila's excitement about fasting for Ramadan

• Leila's dislike for school

• Leila's love for chocolate chip pancakes

• Leila's interest in geography

How does Leila feel about moving to a new place?

• She misses her friends and feels distant

• She loves the new environment

• She is indifferent to the change

• She is excited about new opportunities

What does Leila's mother give her before school?

• A book about Ramadan

• A note for her teacher

• A new lunchbox

• A map of the city

Why does Leila hesitate to give the note to her teacher?

• She doesn't want to fast

• She forgot about it

• She is unsure if her teacher knows about Ramadan

• She lost the note

What does Leila do when she feels uncomfortable during lunchtime?

• She goes to the library

• She leaves school

• She eats her lunch secretly

• She talks to her classmates

What advice does the librarian give to Leila?

• To call her friends

• To ignore her classmates

• To write down her thoughts

• To talk to her teacher directly

What does Leila include in her note to the teacher?

• A request for a new lunchbox

• A drawing of her friends

• A list of her favorite foods

• A poem about Ramadan

How does Mrs. Penworth respond to Leila's note?

• She ignores it

• She appreciates the poem and offers support

• She gives Leila a new lunchbox

• She asks Leila to stop fasting