Leila's Lunchbox: Understanding Ramadan

Leila, a young girl, experiences her first Ramadan fast while adjusting to a new school. She struggles with explaining her fasting to classmates and teachers but finds solace in the library. Encouraged by the librarian, she writes a poem about Ramadan, which she shares with her class, helping her feel more connected and understood.

What is the main theme of the story 'Leila's Lunchbox'?

• Celebrating Christmas

• Understanding Ramadan

• Learning about Thanksgiving

• Exploring Halloween

Why does Leila's mother hang up her lunchbox?

• Leila is going on a diet

• Leila is fasting for Ramadan

• Leila forgot her lunchbox

• Leila is changing schools

What does Leila miss about her previous home?

• The school

• The food

• Her friends

• The weather

How does Leila feel about moving to Peachtree City?

• Excited

• Indifferent

• Homesick

• Angry

What does Leila's mom give her before school?

• A new book

• A lunchbox

• A note for the teacher

• A toy

What is Leila's concern about giving the note to her teacher?

• The teacher might forget it

• The teacher might be angry

• The teacher might not understand Ramadan

• The teacher might lose it

Why does Leila feel hesitant to share her fasting with classmates?

• She forgot about it

• She thinks no one will understand

• She is not allowed to talk about it

• She is shy

What does Leila do instead of eating in the cafeteria?

• Goes to the library

• Goes to the playground

• Goes home

• Goes to the principal's office

Who does Leila talk to in the library?

• Her teacher

• The librarian

• The principal

• Her friend

What advice does the librarian give to Leila?

• To call her mom

• To write her thoughts down

• To draw a picture

• To sing a song