One Former Afghan Interpreter Shares His Harrowing Escape To The U.S.

An Afghan refugee family escapes Kabul amid chaos and reaches the United States safely. Despite having visas, they face numerous challenges during their journey to freedom. The US military evacuates nearly 90,000 people, but many Afghans still struggle to leave due to the Taliban's control. Veterans work tirelessly to help interpreters left behind. The family spends time in a US base in Qatar before settling with relatives in Houston, hopeful for a new beginning.

What was the main reason the Afghan refugee's family couldn't use their commercial flight tickets?

• The Kabul airport was nearly impossible to access.

• The tickets were expired.

• They lost their tickets.

• The flight was canceled due to weather.

What was the deadline set by President Biden for completing the airlifts?

• August 15th

• September 15th

• August 31st

• September 1st

What is one of the main challenges faced by Afghans trying to reach the airport?

• Lack of transportation

• Language barriers

• Taliban checkpoints

• Weather conditions

How long did the Afghan refugee's family spend at the US base in Qatar?

• Three days

• Two weeks

• One week

• One month

What was the condition of the US base in Qatar where the refugees stayed?

• It was spacious and comfortable.

• It was packed and sweltering.

• It had luxurious facilities.

• It was empty and quiet.