Letter to a Young Refugee

What is the main reason refugees are forced to leave their home country and cross an international border?

• They are in danger.

• They want to travel.

• They are looking for better jobs.

• They want to visit family.

According to the background information, what rights are refugees guaranteed by international law?

• Protection by the country from which they seek asylum

• The right to vote in any country

• Free education in any country

• Automatic citizenship in the new country

Based on the passage, how does the author connect with the young refugee mentioned in the news?

• By recalling his own experience as a refugee fleeing his homeland

• By meeting the young refugee in person

• By sending letters to the young refugee

• By watching documentaries about refugees

Why did the author and his family end up in a refugee camp, according to the text?

• They fled their homeland when communist tanks entered Saigon, Vietnam.

• They were searching for better job opportunities.

• They wanted to visit relatives in another country.

• They were on vacation and got lost.

How does the author use his own story to help the young refugee understand their experience?

• By showing empathy and sharing a similar experience of fleeing and loss

• By giving advice on how to escape

• By offering financial support

• By criticizing the refugee’s choices

Why does the writer advise to always get more than you need if you can manage it in the camp?

• Because extra items can be traded for other things you need.

• Because you should waste food and supplies.

• Because you will never get another chance.

• Because it is fun to collect things.

What does the writer suggest you must do when a new reality is upon you in the camp?

• Rise to it as best you can, showing flexibility and courage.

• Ignore the changes and hope things go back to normal.

• Complain to the camp authorities.

• Wait for someone else to solve your problems.

How does the writer suggest you should deal with feelings of sadness or helplessness in the camp?

• Try not to feel ashamed and remember that you are not alone in your struggles.

• Hide your feelings from everyone.

• Pretend to be happy all the time.

• Blame others for your situation.

What reasoning does the author give for not teaching hatred to future generations?

• Hatred leads to revenge, which results in more injustice and suffering.

• Hatred makes people stronger.

• Hatred is necessary for survival.

• Hatred is a natural response to pain.

Which piece of advice from the passage might be most helpful to a young refugee, and why?

• To forget the past and move on quickly.

• To commit everything to memory and tell your story.

• To avoid talking about your experiences.

• To ignore the suffering of others.