Family Reunion and Refugee Experience

The story follows a family forced to flee their village due to war. Papa joins the underground resistance, leaving Mama, Victor, and Marina to face the dangers alone. They meet strangers and hear stories of hardship. A man leaves two fish, Gleam and Glow, which become a symbol of hope. The family eventually leaves for safety, enduring a long journey to a refugee camp. Papa reunites with them, and they return home to find their village in ruins but the pond teeming with fish, symbolizing resilience and hope.

Why did Papa leave the family?

• To join the underground resistance

• To find a new job

• To visit relatives

• To go on a vacation

What did the family hear and see every day that indicated danger?

• Distant gunshots and rising smoke

• Loud music and fireworks

• Birds chirping and clear skies

• Children playing and laughing

What did the man leave with the family?

• A cat

• A bird

• A dog

• Two fish

What names did Marina give to the fish?

• Gleam and Glow

• Sparkle and Glitter

• Shimmer and Shine

• Flash and Flicker

Why did the family decide to leave their home?

• It was getting too dangerous to stay

• They wanted to go on a vacation

• They wanted to visit another country

• They were invited to a wedding

What did Victor do with the fish before the family left?

• Took them along on the journey

• Gave them to a neighbor

• Left them in the house

• Released them into the pond

Where did the family find some stability after leaving their home?

• In a hotel

• In a friend's house

• In a new house

• In a refugee camp

Who did the family reunite with in the refugee camp?

• Their cousin

• Their grandmother

• Their father

• Their uncle

What did the family find when they returned home?

• Their house intact

• Their house in ruins

• Their house partially damaged

• A new house built

What did the family discover in the pond upon their return?

• The pond was dry

• The pond was filled with countless fish

• The pond was frozen

• The pond was polluted