Mahmoud's Refugee Experience and Emotions

In 2015, Mahmoud and his family, fleeing from Syria, face chaos at the Serbia-Hungary border. Captured and transported in a van, they are taken to a detention center in Hungary. Separated from his mother and brother, Mahmoud fears for their future. Despite the harsh conditions and treatment, Mahmoud's father resists the idea of seeking asylum in Hungary, leading to further challenges. The family struggles to reunite and continue their journey to Austria.

What was Mahmoud's initial reaction to the chaos around him at the border?

• He tried to run away.

• He curled into a ball and struggled to breathe.

• He fought back against the soldiers.

• He called out for help.

What did Mahmoud feel when he was thrown into the truck?

• Anger

• Confusion

• Desperation

• Relief

How did Mahmoud's father look when Mahmoud found him in the van?

• Terrified and crying

• Angry and shouting

• Calm and composed

• Red-eyed and wet from tears and snot

What did the soldiers call the place where Mahmoud and the other refugees were taken?

• A refugee camp

• A police station

• A hospital

• An immigration detention center

What was Mahmoud's father's reaction to being processed?

• He tried to negotiate for their release.

• He attempted to escape.

• He remained silent.

• He agreed immediately.

What did the guard call the refugees during the confrontation?

• Parasites

• Friends

• Guests

• Enemies

How did Mahmoud feel about his father's constant joking?

• He thought it was inappropriate.

• He found it comforting.

• He joined in the jokes.

• He ignored it.

What did Mahmoud's father do when asked if they wanted to claim asylum in Hungary?

• He refused and expressed his disdain for the country.

• He asked for more time to decide.

• He agreed to stay in Hungary.

• He remained silent.

What was the final decision of the clerk regarding Mahmoud and his father?

• They were granted asylum in Hungary.

• They were sent back to Serbia.

• They were kept in the detention center.

• They were allowed to go to Austria.

What strategy did Mahmoud adopt to avoid trouble with the guards?

• He confronted them directly.

• He attempted to escape.

• He kept his head down and tried to blend in.

• He tried to negotiate with them.