Chronological Order of Events (Chp. 48-60) in Born Behind Bars

Reorder the following summaries from chapters 48-51 of Born Behind Bars. Put them in chronological order. Chronological order means putting events in the order they happened, from first to last.

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• Kabir struggles through a sleepless night in the tree. In the morning, he insists they follow the man again. They track him to his shop, where Kabir nervously tries to ask if he knows his grandfather, Khan. The man says no, leaving Kabir disappointed and fighting back tears. Just then, angry chants from a mob begin to grow louder in the distance.

• A mob approaches, shouting for Tamils to get out. Kabir, Rani, and the shopkeeper scramble to hide. Rani climbs onto the roof with Kabir, and together they try to scare the mob away. Kabir feeds Rani words in Kannada to shout like a prophecy, and Jay the parrot echoes them, frightening some of the attackers. But one man climbs up, forcing Kabir to stomp on his fingers to protect Rani. Just as the danger peaks, police sirens wail, and the mob is trapped, along with Kabir and Rani.

• Rani finds a tree near a lake where they can stay hidden. They eat roasted peanuts for dinner, and Kabir reflects on Amma, missing her and trying to be stronger. Rani reminds him that sometimes you have to fight back against life’s difficulties. Kabir decides that in Bengaluru, he must take responsibility and not just depend on others.

• Kabir and Rani spy on the man they think could be Kabir’s uncle. Through the window, Kabir watches a joyful family eating dinner and sharing stories. At first, Kabir hopes this man is family, but when he hears them speaking Tamil instead of Kannada, he feels crushed. The warmth of the family only deepens Kabir’s longing for Amma and his wish for belonging, but he realizes he does not fit there.

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Match these elements of a summary for chapters 48-51 to the Somebody-Wanted-But-So-Then structure of a summary.

• Somebody

• Then, Kabir fights off one of the men trying to climb up until the police arrive, saving them but also forcing them into custody.

• So

• However, the man they followed turns out not to be Kabir’s uncle, and when Kabir tries asking him about his grandfather, he denies knowing anything, just as a violent mob begins to attack the man’s shop.

• Then

• Therefore, Kabir and Rani climb onto the roof, using quick thinking, “prophecies,” and Jay’s voice to scare off some of the attackers.

• Wanted

• Kabir & Rani

• But

• hope to find Kabir’s family and a safe place to belong in Bengaluru.

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Reorder the following summaries from chapters 52- 55 of Born Behind Bars. Put them in chronological order. Chronological order means putting events in the order they happened, from first to last.

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• Kabir wakes to find an older couple waiting for him. They are his grandparents, Thatha and Patti, and Kabir realizes his search for family has ended.

• At the police station, Kabir meets Viji Aunty, who runs a school for children. She explains it is safe and welcoming, and even Rani begins to see it might be worth trying.

• Police rush in and break up the violence. A kind, bearded policeman helps Kabir and Rani down from the roof and takes them to the station for safety. Unlike Kabir’s earlier experiences with police, this officer treats them gently, offering them drinks and asking for their story. Kabir, exhausted but relieved, decides he can trust this policeman, who reminds him of Mr. Subramaniam. For the first time in a long while, Kabir feels a little safer.

• The policeman explains how Kabir’s grandparents found him through a photo and a helpful cook. Kabir worries about leaving Rani, but she promises to try school and stay in touch.

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Match these elements of a summary for chapters 52-55 to the Somebody-Wanted-But-So-Then structure of a summary.

• But

• However, they do not feel comfortable after being caught in violence and taken to the police station.

• Then

• Kabir & Rani

• So

• Consequently, the kind policeman helps them, listens to their story, introduces them to Viji Aunty, and searches for Kabir’s family.

• Somebody

• Afterward, Kabir is reunited with his grandparents, though he struggles with saying goodbye to Rani.

• Wanted

• desire to find safety and help in Bengaluru while still searching for Kabir’s family.

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Reorder the following summaries from chapters 56- 60 of Born Behind Bars. Put them in chronological order. Chronological order means putting events in the order they happened, from first to last.

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• Kabir reflects on his new life of freedom. Yet he knows he will not feel fully free until Amma is released from jail.

• Kabir visits his grandparents’ apartment, where he sees family photos and experiences comfort and cleanliness for the first time. He begins to feel what home means.

• Kabir learns from his grandparents that his father died in a plane crash years ago. He feels grief but relief knowing his father loved him and Amma.

• Kabir shares his anger and grief with Patti, who comforts him. He decides he wants to embrace both Hindu and Muslim traditions, inspired by Saint Kabir.

• Kabir enjoys new routines of food, prayer, and shopping. He insists on buying clothes for Rani too and learns how to call her at school.

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Match these elements of a summary for chapters 56-60 to the Somebody-Wanted-But-So-Then structure of a summary.

• Wanted

• As a result, Kabir starts to enjoy his freedom and new life, but he knows he will never feel completely free until Amma is released.

• Then

• Therefore, his grandparents comfort him, give him a home, and slowly teach him their traditions and daily ways, helping him begin to heal.

• But

• longs to learn the truth about his father, adjust to living with his grandparents, and still find a way to free Amma.

• Somebody

• Kabir

• So

• However, he learns that his father has died and feels both grief and uncertainty about fitting into a new life of comfort and routine.

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Why does Kabir realize the man Rani thinks is his uncle cannot be family?

• He ignores them completely

• He is too young to be Kabir’s uncle

• He speaks Tamil, not Kannada

• He refuses to help them

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Rani reminds Kabir that when life is hard, they need to throw __________ at it.

• hot drinks or hard stones

• fire

• love

• their past

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What do Kabir and Rani do to try to frighten the mob?

• Throw stones at them

• Shout prophecies in Kannada with Jay echoing

• Hide in the shop’s basement

• Call the police directly

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How does the bearded policeman treat Kabir and Rani?

• With anger and suspicion

• By ignoring them

• By sending them back to jail

• With kindness and patience

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