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What does Omar's nickname "Dantey" mean?
Someone who has a lot of worries
Someone who keeps to themselves
Someone who limps
Fatuma is Omar and Hasaan's great aunt.
True
False
Hasaan runs away when Fatuma's goat dies.
True
False
Nimo's mom says that "Somalia is a nation of _________".
musicians
dreamers
poets
What does Jeri sell to make money during Ramadan?
homemade jewelry
orange drink
candy
How did Omar and Hasaan get to Kenya when they fled Somalia?
They got rides.
They walked.
They got some rides and also walked.
Susana, the UN worker that helps Omar and Hasaan is from ___________________.
Canada
Spain
America
What game do Omar and Hasaan like to play in the building pit?
chase
house
school
Somali is the main language spoken in Omar's school.
True
False
What does Maryam name her first child?
Omar
Hasaan
Nimo
In what grade is Omar when he is selected to resettle in the U.S.?
8th grade
11th grade
after graduating high school
How does Omar help Hasaan fall asleep in their tent?
He sings him songs from home in Somalia.
He tells him stories from home in Somalia.
He meditates with him.
According to Omar, the worst part of living in a refugee camp is that it is really ____________.
hot
crowded
boring
Maryam has to leave school because she does not pass the exam.
True
False
According to Jeri, why do the girls probably go home for lunch?
take a nap
make lunch for their families
study
What is the name of Omar and Hasaan's camp within Dadaab?
Ifo
Dagahaley
Hagadera
What does Omar focus on when he wants to feel close to his parents?
the moon
the stars
a tree
Why do kids and teachers sometimes faint at Omar’s school?
They have diseases.
They're very hungry.
From extreme fear of bugs.
What does Fatuma tell Omar about her childhood?
It was a time of big changes: for the first time, boys were allowed to go to school
She didn't go to school because she had so many chores to do.
Her parents were mean.
Omar notices there are a lot more boys in school than girls. Why?
Girls just aren't as smart as boys.
They prefer to stay home and cook.
They have way more chores than boys.
Why does Omar get so upset when Hassan has an accident and pees in his pants?
He knows Hassan does it on purpose.
Because he only has one pair of pants and now Omar must collect water and wash them.
He knows it will offend Maryam.
What’s the arrangement Omar makes with Tall Salan?
Omar will collect water for Salan's private school once a week in exchange for English lessons.
Omar will convince Fatuma to cook lunch for Salan's private school once a week in exchange for English lessons.
Omar will repair broken soccer balls in exchange for an extra ration card.
What's good & bad about this arrangement?
Good: Omar gets to use the soccer ball. Bad: Omar has to do more work.
Good: Omar gets more food. Bad: Omar has to do more work.
Good: Omar gets to English lessons. Bad: Omar has to do more work.
Choose one question to answer:
1. When Omar finds out his classmate Maryam is getting married, he doesn’t know what to say about that. What would you say if you learned someone in your class was getting married? What would you wonder?
2. If you were Omar, would you agree to Tall Salan’s offer? Why or why not?
Why are end-of-year exams so important in Dadaab?
Exam day is the only day girls can go to school.
Kids with low scores get less food.
Only the kids with the highest scores can go on to middle school and high school.
What is one thing Omar likes about getting ready for the exams?
He likes having a goal to work toward.
He likes how Hassan helps him study.
He likes how study time is a chance to get to know Nido and Maryam more.
Why does Fatuma tie the door to the tent closed now?
Because it's getting so windy.
Because Hassan keeps running away.
Because someone stole her ration card.
Why does Omar decide to stop going to school?
Because it got boring.
Because Maryam quit and she convinced him to just get married.
Because he feels like he needs to stay home with Hassan since he got hurt.
Why did Maryam quit school too?
Because her family needs money, her father is selling her to a stranger to marry.
She read that the weather in Canada is cold so she doesn't want to go to school there.
She got into the college in Canada early so she is leaving right away.
Why does Maryam say Omar is being selfish?
Because he's eating Hassan's share of food and then telling Fatuma a lion ate it.
Because he won't share his new soccer ball.
Because he's using Hassan's injury as an excuse and giving up a chance for much better educational opportunities that would make it much easier to care for Hassan.
Omar says that in life there are no “right” and “wrong” answers like there are when you take a test. Give an example from your own life that shows what Omar is talking about. Write about a time you didn’t know which decision was right or wrong.
What kind of activity does Omar do during Summer Break?
Soccer
Kabta Bilatoy
Goes to the Library
Gets Ms Paula Coffee
How does Omar start treating Hassan?
He quits babying him
He sends him to Somalia
He makes him get Ms Paula Coffee
Why do the boys fight with Omar
Because he's smarter
Because they are mad that Hassan doesn't follow the rules
Because they forgot to get coffee for Ms Paula
Because they are dumb
What Country Does Nimo want to resettle to?
South America
The Moon
Minnesota
Canada
Is this a good Book?
(a)
make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
bribe
eligible
diversion
ration
A person who translates from one language to another
interpreter
distribution
underestimate
constellation
qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
resettle
eligible
ration
register
A Muslim place of worship
compound
mosque
resilient
seizure
distant
remote
register
grueling
mosque
spread out
grueling
agonizing
sprawling
resilient
to record or enroll
resilient
resettle
register
eligible
to move to another place
attentive
register
compound
resettle
A group of stars that form a pattern in the sky
distribution
underestimate
constellation
interpreter
the ninth month of the Muslim year, during which strict fasting is observed from sunrise to sunset.
ramadan
seizure
ration
diversion
to judge something below its actual value
resettle
distribution
underestimate
attentive
an open area enclosed by a fence
agonizing
register
compound
resettle
something that turns your attention off of what you are thinking about
agonizing
diversion
attentive
distribution
A limited portion or allowance of food or goods; limitation of use
ramadan
eligible
diversion
ration
The passing out of food, objects, or supplies
attentive
underestimate
distribution
diversion
able to recover quickly
resilient
sprawling
register
agonizing
causing great physical or mental pain
agonizing
attentive
resilient
compound
paying close attention to something
resettle
agonizing
diversion
attentive
a sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain that affects how a person feels or acts for a short time
seizure
mosque
ramadan
eligible
exhausting
register
agonizing
sprawling
grueling
Why do Omar and Hassan try not to leave their block (section) of the camp?
There are too many holes to fall in outside their own block.
There's no food outside their own block
It's dangerous.
What happened when the brothers went to another block last week?
Someone stole their food.
Someone stole their pants and shoes.
They met someone who knows their mother.
Who is Fatuma?
The lady who takes care of the brothers.
The lady who stole their shoes.
The name of their favorite ice cream flavor in Somalia.
What is Fatuma's nickname for Hassan?
Little Rabbit
Pumkin
My heart.
Why do you think the people in the refugee camp have trouble sleeping?
They have too many things to do.
The camp doctors give them medicine that makes them stay awake.
They have nightmares about difficult lives they left behind.
Compare your own life with Omar & Hassan’s lives. What’s similar? What’s different? Don’t write about how you’re both kids. Go deeper!
Why do Omar & Jeri miss a whole day of school?
The line for water is super long.
They are hanging out with a friend who just found out his family is resettling to America.
It's an "empty day" and they're too hungry to focus on school.
What is “the list”?
The list of kids who can go to high school.
The list of families who have chances to be resettled to somewhere permanent.
The list of everyone's grades.
What does the Somali word buufis mean?
The same as hooyo.
A strong feeling of wanting to find a permanent home.
A special kind of food that's hard to get in Dadaab.
Choose one questions below:
1. Omar says that in America, everyone can go to school and get a job and sleep in a warm bed. If he said this to you, what would you tell him?
2. Omar says life in America has to be better than his life in the refugee camp. Do you think he’s right? How could his life be better? How could it be worse or just as bad? If you have ever lived in a refugee camp, what differences did you notice between the camp and your life in America?
Who’s Brownie?
Maryam's baby
Omar & Hassan's goat
Omar's new Arabic teacher
Why does Omar feel “weird” wearing his new clothes?
He doesn't like stripes.
He thinks they're too small.
They used to belong to a dead kid.
What are some of the “good” things about Maryam’s husband?
He lets her study and hang out with Hassan.
He says she can only have a baby if she wants to.
He doesn't give her any chores.
Omar’s English teacher asks his students to think of themselves as stars. How does he say refugees are like stars?
Stars and refugees are both hot.
No one tells a star to "go home," because a star, like a refugee, has a right to just be.
Stars are spiky like life in the camp.
What does Jeri’s dad think of the kids’ career dreams?
They are worthless: teachers and social workers don't help people and girls should have careers.
They're just ok. He thinks their career dreams are boring.
He is super supportive.
Nimo and Omar dream about different future careers. Omar wants to be a social worker and Nimo wants to be a lawyer. The careers are different, but the two kids want to do these jobs for the same reason. What’s their reason?
Both jobs help people know and use their rights.
Both jobs help people find food.
Both jobs can only be done in Canada.
CHOOSE ONE QUESTION:
1. Do you agree with what Jeri says about teachers? Why or why not?
OR
2. Fatuma calls Dadaab “God’s waiting room.” Jeri’s dad calls it “a prison.” Who do you agree with more? Why? Do you think the same place can be a prison for one person but a waiting room for another? How? Have you ever had a time in your life where you felt like you were in a prison or a waiting room? When?
How did Jeri try to earn money?
Collecting water
Washing clothes
Making baskets
Selling fruit
What did Jeri sell for Eid Al-Fitr?
Orange drink mix
Mint Tea
Sweet cookies
Candy treats
Who was introduced to a social worker with the U.N.?
Maryam
Nimo
Omar
Jeri
How did Omar practice English?
Tutoring
Debate Team
Leading a practice group
Speaking on behalf of his community
What happened that caused time to stand still for Omar?
His brother, Hassan was hurt
Hearing his name was on the resettlement list
Hassan ran away
Fatuma was near death.
How did Jeri react to Omar's interview with the U.N.?
He helped him pack.
He had a celebration.
He got very quiet.
He helped him practice.
What let Omar know that Jeri really wished him luck in the interview?
He brought a lantern to use on the trip.
He wrote him a thoughtful letter.
He prayed with Omar.
He gave Omar his good luck charm.
Why did Omar decide to camp outside the U.N. office before the interview?
It was an hour walk.
Fatuma could not travel quickly.
He didn't want to be late.
All of these are correct.
What did the interviewer, David, have a hard time doing?
Smiling
Asking questions
Waiting for answers
Sitting still
Why did Omar and Hassan leave their house on their last day in Somalia?
It was on fire.
Men were shooting.
They were on their way to town.
They wanted to go swimming.
How many years passed between the end of Part 1 and the beginning of Part 2?
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
When Omar goes to middle school, what does Hassan do?
He takes care of a goat the Fatuma got from a friend.
He starts going to school, too.
He babysits all the kids who stay home.
He goes to the market and sells baskets that Fatuma made.
What is the goat's name?
Bobby
Baby
Brownie
Boogie
When Omar, Jeri, and Nimo see Jeri's father in the marketplace, what does his father do?
He tells the kids he's proud of them for going to school.
He tells them to quit school and look for a job.
He puts down their education and says the refugee camp is a prison.
He buys them each a cookie and asks them about their day at school.
How did Jeri try to earn money?
collecting water
washing clothes
making baskets
selling fruit
What did Jeri sell for Eid Al-Fitr?
orange drink mix
mint tea
sweet cookies
candy treats
What does Omar say is the best part of the Eid al-Fitr holiday?
the new clothes
the presents
the feast
the prayer
Who was introduced to a social worker with the UN?
Maryam
Nimo
Omar
Jeri
How did Omar practice English?
tutoring
debate team
leading a study group
speaking on behalf of his community
Why do Omar and Nimo have to leave class suddenly?
Hassan is missing again, and they both go to find him.
Maryam is leaving the camp, and they must rush to say goodbye.
Susan Martinez is looking for them so they go to her tent.
Their names are posted on the latest UN list to be interviewed for resettlement.
What happened that caused time to stand still for Omar?
His brother, Hassan, was hurt
Hearing his name was on the resettlement interview list
Hassan ran away
Fatuma was near death
When Omar grows up, he wants to be a
social worker.
teacher.
doctor.
pilot.
How did Jeri react to Omar’s interview with the UN?
He helped him pack for the trip.
He had a celebration.
He got very quiet.
He helped him practice for the interview.
What let Omar know that Jeri wished him luck in the interview?
Jeri brought a lantern for Omar to use on the trip.
Jeri wrote Omar a thoughtful letter.
Jeri prayed with Omar.
Jeri gave Omar his good luck charm.
Why did Omar decide to camp outside the UN office before the interview?
It was an hour's walk from camp to the office.
Fatuma could not travel quickly.
He didn’t want to be late.
all of the above
What did the interviewer, David, have a hard time doing?
sitting
asking questions
smiling
waiting for answers
All of the following surprise Omar about his UN interview EXCEPT
The interview is in English.
The interviewer doesn't smile.
They have ice cubes for the drinks.
The interview is so short.
Why did Omar and Hassan leave their house on their last day in Somalia?
They were on their way to town.
The house was on fire.
They wanted to go swimming.
Men started shooting at people.
Why didn't Omar's mom go with her two sons when they left Somalia?
She wanted to stay in the village she was born in.
She sent her sons to the village so she could look for their father, but then they had to leave immediately when the fighting started.
She was killed in the fighting.
She was with them when they went to the village to collect their belongings.
Where did Omar and Hassan spend all of their time when they first arrived at the refugee camp?
in their tent
in the river
at the UN office
in the hospital
What is the most likely reason that Nimo is scared to leave the refugee camp?
She is afraid to fly on an airplane, and it will take 3 flights to get to Canada.
She thinks there's a war going on in Canada.
She doesn't know what to expect because she's spent most of her life in the refugee camp.
She loves her tent and doesn't want to live in a house in Canada.
Hassan’s has epilepsy. What are his symptoms?
He has eye problems.
He has seizures.
He walks with a limp.
Did Omar and Hassan even find their mother?
No, they never find out what happened to her.
Yes, they were reunited with her after 26 years.
What religion were Omar and Hassan?
Muslim
Christian
Jewish
What happens to the students if they do poorly on their exams?
They must take the test again.
They must leave the refugee camp.
They do not get to go to the next level of school.
Who is Maryam?
The top student in Omar’s school who must stop going because she has to get married.
A girl from the refugee camp that is chosen to go to Canada.
Foster mother for Omar and Hassan.
Hassan can only said one word that means mother. What is that word?
HOOYO
YOO
HOO
What is the name of the religious holiday the refugees observe?
Muharram
Ramadan
Eid al-fitr
Who is Nimo?
Foster mother for Omar and Hassan.
A girl from the refugee camp that is chosen to go to Canada.
The top student in Omar’s school who must stop going because she has to get married.
In the book, we read about the different culture and customs that people follow in that part of the world. What is something that is different?
Who is Fatuma?
A girl from the refugee camp that is chosen to go to Canada.
UN worker
Foster mother for Omar and Hassan.
When Fatuma's goat dies, what does she do?
She cries for the first time.
She buries the goat.
She uses it as food.
Why does Nimo feel sad about moving to Canada?
She does not want to go to school in Canada.
She is in love with Omar and does not want to leave him.
She thinks that it is unfair that she gets to go and not her sister.
Omar feels sad to leave Fatuma at the end of the book. What does Fatuma tell Omar?
You must stand up for what you believe in.
If you love me, you will leave me.
You must talk less and listen more.
What does Omar want to do when he grows up to help people in the camp?
A lawyer
A social worker
A teacher
Who is Omar?
A boy struggling with seizures and intellectual disabilities.
The narrator of the story.
UN worker
What was different about girls in the Refugee Camp?
Very few of the girls attended school
Very few of the girls fetched water
Very few of the girls do chores
Omar, Jeri and Nimo walk through the market after school. They see Jeri’s father there and he compares the refugee camp to a ______________.
prison
school
farm
Who is Hassan?
The narrator of the story.
Omar’s best friend, who has a limp and an abusive father.
A boy struggling with seizures and intellectual disabilities.
What is different about living in a refugee camp?
Your food is rationed.
You can go shopping.
You get new clothes once a year.
What did the UN give to every family living in Dadaab?
A ration card
An ID card
A game card
Who is Salan?
A teacher
Fatuma's husband
A community leader
Why doesn’t Omar go home for lunch?
Because there is no food for him to eat
Because it would be difficult for him to leave Hassan twice in a day
Both of the answers
Who is Jeri?
Omar’s best friend, who has a limp and an abusive father.
The narrator of the story.
A boy struggling with seizures and intellectual disabilities.
How were Nimo and Maryam going to leave the Refugee Camp?
They are going to pay the UN 100 shillings.
They are going to earn a scholarship to go to a university in Canada
They are going to get married
Who is Susana Martinez?
The top student in Omar’s school who must stop going because she has to get married.
UN worker
Foster mother for Omar and Hassan.
What is something that girls in Dadaab have to do daily?
Go to school
Do chores
Study
Play outisde
How was school life different for girls than boys?
How does Omar feel about his mother?
What causes Omar to leave school?
In Chapter 5, How did Omar describe the "Empty Days"?
What did Fatuma use instead of tea?
Flowers
Tea Leaves
Tree Bark
Earl Grey
Why does Omar give Fatuma the food for him and Hassan?
In Chapter 6 why does Omar fight with Tall Ali?
How does Jeri feel about people calling him Jeri?
Nimo's mom describes Somalia as a nation of __________________.
What does Omar's nickname "Dantey" mean?
Someone who has a lot of worries
Someone who keeps to themselves
Someone who limps
Nimo's mom says that "Somalia is a nation of _________".
musicians
dreamers
poets
What does Jeri sell to make money during Ramadan?
homemade jewelry
orange drink
candy
How did Omar and Hasaan get to Kenya when they fled Somalia?
They got rides.
They walked.
They got some rides and also walked.
Susana, the UN worker that helps Omar and Hasaan is from ___________________.
Canada
Spain
America
How does Omar help Hasaan fall asleep in their tent?
He sings him songs from home in Somalia.
He tells him stories from home in Somalia.
He meditates with him.
According to Omar, the worst part of living in a refugee camp is that it is really ____________.
hot
crowded
boring
What does Omar focus on when he wants to feel close to his parents?
the moon
the stars
a tree
Did Omar and Hassan even find their mother?
No, they never find out what happened to her.
Yes, they were reunited with her after 26 years.
What religion were Omar and Hassan?
Muslim
Christian
Jewish
What happens to the students if they do poorly on their exams?
They must take the test again.
They must leave the refugee camp.
They do not get to go to the next level of school.
Who is Maryam?
The top student in Omar’s school who must stop going because she has to get married.
A girl from the refugee camp that is chosen to go to Canada.
Foster mother for Omar and Hassan.
What is the name of the religious holiday the refugees observe?
Muharram
Ramadan
Eid al-fitr
Who is Nimo?
Foster mother for Omar and Hassan.
A girl from the refugee camp that is chosen to go to Canada.
The top student in Omar’s school who must stop going because she has to get married.
When Fatuma's goat dies, what does she do?
She cries for the first time.
She buries the goat.
She uses it as food.
Who is Fatuma?
A girl from the refugee camp that is chosen to go to Canada.
UN worker
Foster mother for Omar and Hassan.
Why does Nimo feel sad about moving to Canada?
She does not want to go to school in Canada.
She is in love with Omar and does not want to leave him.
She thinks that it is unfair that she gets to go and not her sister.
What was different about girls in the Refugee Camp?
Very few of the girls attended school
Very few of the girls fetched water
Very few of the girls do chores
Omar, Jeri and Nimo walk through the market after school. They see Jeri’s father there and he compares the refugee camp to a ______________.
prison
school
farm
Who is Jeri?
Omar’s best friend, who has a limp and an abusive father.
The narrator of the story.
A boy struggling with seizures and intellectual disabilities.
What does Omar's nickname "Dantey" mean?
Someone who has a lot of worries
Someone who keeps to themselves
Someone who limps
Fatuma is Omar and Hasaan's great aunt.
True
False
Hasaan runs away when Fatuma's goat dies.
True
False
Nimo's mom says that "Somalia is a nation of _________".
musicians
dreamers
poets
What does Jeri sell to make money during Ramadan?
homemade jewelry
orange drink
candy
How did Omar and Hasaan get to Kenya when they fled Somalia?
They got rides.
They walked.
They got some rides and also walked.
Omar makes ink by mixing tree sap with charcoal.
True
False
Susana, the UN worker that helps Omar and Hasaan is from ___________________.
Canada
Spain
America
Hasaan runs away when Fatuma's calf dies.
True
False
Ifo is the name of Omar and Hassan's refugee camp.
True
False
What game do Omar and Hasaan like to play in the building pit?
chase
house
school
Somali is the main language spoken in Omar's school.
True
False
What does Maryam name her first child?
Omar
Hasaan
Nimo
In what grade is Omar when he is selected to resettle in the U.S.?
8th grade
11th grade
after graduating high school
How does Omar help Hasaan fall asleep in their tent?
He sings him songs from home in Somalia.
He tells him stories from home in Somalia.
He meditates with him.
According to Omar, the worst part of living in a refugee camp is that it is really ____________.
hot
crowded
boring
Maryam has to leave school because she does not pass the exam.
True
False
According to Jeri, why do the girls probably go home for lunch?
take a nap
make lunch for their families
study
What is the name of Omar and Hasaan's camp within Dadaab?
Ifo
Dagahaley
Hagadera
What does Omar focus on when he wants to feel close to his parents?
the moon
the stars
a tree
When Omar leaves Dadaab, Salan gives him a pen as a gift.
True
False
How did Omar and Hassan get to Kenya when they fled Somalia?
They took a train.
They walked.
They got a ride with friends.
They flew in an airplane.
The United Nations worker who helps Omar and Hassan is Susana. Where is she from?
United States
United Kingdom
France
Spain
How much school has Omar completed when he is finally accepted to settle in the United States?
After 10th Grade
After 8th Grade
After high school
After elementary school
What does Omar say is the worst part of living in a refugee camp?
It's boring
It's crowded
His uncomfortable bed
The food
What does Jeri say to the girls probably do when they go home for lunch?
Paint their fingernails
Study extra hard
Make lunch for their families
Take a nap
Who comes to Omar's tent to tell him he should go to school?
Jen
Susana
Hassan
A Soldier
What language are Omar's classes taught in?
Somali
English
French
Arabic
At the beginning of the book, why is Omar so against going to school?
He thinks it will be too hard.
He wants to get a job.
He is worried about Hassan.
He is too tired.
Omar wears something around his neck that helps him and Hassan get food each month. What is it?
A ration card
A wallet
A coupon book
A key
What does Salan give Omar for school?
A notebook and pencil
A phone
Some chalk
A chromebook
What’s the worst thing about living in a refugee camp for Omar?
waiting in line
having no electricity
it's boring
What task does Omar spend hours a day doing? Why?
going to school because all kids do
waiting for water because there's only one spigot
playing soccer because he needs to practice
Who’s Jeri? Where did he get his name?
Omar's best friend. Jeri means "limp"
Omar's best friend. Jeri means "heart"
Fatuma's son. Jeri means "quiet"
What is “Hooyo”?
A kind of bird that lives in the camp.
The only word Hassan says.
One of the three words Hassan says.
What kind of health and learning challenges does Hassan have?
He limps and has breathing problems.
He has seizures and he only says one word.
He has trouble with his math homework
Where do you think Omar and Hassan imagine they are when they play “house”?
in a cartoon they used to watch in Somalia
nowhere real, it's just pretend
their home in Somalia
The name of Omar’s camp is Ifo, which means “City of Light” in Somali. Explain how this is an example of irony.
it's a metaphor for Hassan's love of bricks
light bulbs are symbols for ideas
It's the opposite of what you expect because there's no electricity
Other kids call Omar “Dantey,” which is kind of a way of picking on him. How is the name a put-down? Why is Omar ok with it though?
Dantey means "silly" and it's a name his mom used to call him
Dantey also means "soccer star" in a different language kids at the camp speak
Dantey means "quiet" and his dad used to have that nickname because he was quiet too
Jeri tells Omar, “everyone in America is rich.” If he said this to you, how would you respond?
What is the theme of When Stars are Scattered?
Finding romance.
Dealing with difficult times.
Getting into college.
Getting rich.
Why is Fatuma so important to Omar and Hassan?
She takes care of them.
She teaches their classes.
She loves them.
She is in charge of the camp.
Why is the camp an unpleasant place to live? (Choose all correct answers.)
Lack of food means being hungry.
Collecting water takes hours.
No electricity.
It's really boring.
What medical issues does Hassan have? (Choose all correct answers.)
Unable to speak.
Heart problems.
A limp.
Seizures.
When Omar and Hassan arrive at the camp, they are:
(Choose all correct answers.)
malnourished
sick with malaria
covered with injuries
dehydrated
Even though Hassan has disabilities, he is not a helpless baby. What are some things he can do well? (Choose all correct answers.)
Care for goats.
Sweep up.
Watch over younger kids.
Collect water and firewood.
What is Maryam and Nimo's dream?
To become famous.
To go to the USA for college.
To become a social worker.
To go to Canada for college.
Why do kids in the camp get lessons on handwashing and staying away from trash piles? (Choose all correct answers.)
To keep them healthy.
Diseases spread easily in the camp.
The camp is a clean place to live.
There is very little medicine in the camp.
Why is Maryam so angry with Omar for considering leaving school? (Choose all correct answers.)
He broke her heart.
She wants to go to school, but can't.
She is getting married.
He has no good reason to quit school.
Why can't Fatuma go to America with Omar and Hassan?
She does not want to leave.
She is gong to Somalia.
She is not related to them.
She wants them to go alone.
Why do white people sometimes show up in Dadaab?
To donate treats.
To collect recycling or donated items.
To do news stories or work for the UN as social workers.
What white lady does Omar meet after class?
A UN social worker
A news reporter
A woman who knows where his mother is
Why does Omar sleep on the ground outside the UN office?
Because the floor of his tent is all wet.
To make sure he doesn't miss his resettlement interview in the morning.
Because if he's near the UN office, he will get candy.
What life-changing news do Omar and Nimo get in Chapter 11?
They got scholarships for a college in Canada.
They have a chance to be resettled.
Their missing relatives are found.
How is Omar’s shower different from - or similar to - the one where you live?
When Omar & Nimo learn they might be resettled, how does the news affect their friendships with Jeri and Maryam?
CHOOSE ONE QUESTION:
1. Omar thinks Ms. Martinez seems nice, but he also knows she lives in a part of the camp protected by a wall with electricity and running water, so he wonders if she really understands life as a refugee. What do you think? If you think she does, why? If not, why not?
2. Omar tries to focus on the future, but at his interview, he will need to talk about all his painful memories about his past in Somalia. Have you or a relative ever had an experience like this, where someone asks you to talk about something painful that happened to you? If you feel okay sharing about it, who was the person? Why did they ask about your sad or scary memory?
What does it mean if you are "resilient"?
I don't care what you say!
You are strong.
You are weak.
What job do the white people have that show up at the Refugee camp?
Teaching
Motocross racers
TV Reporter
Who is Susan Martinez?
TV reporter
A movie star
A teacher from the UN
What does Omar want to be when he grows up?
A motocross racer
A soccer player
A social worker
Who does Omar practice speaking English with?
Short Ali
Tall Salan
Fatuma
What do we learn about Omar’s dad in this chapter?
he's in America
he's in Somalia
he died
When Tall Salan tells Fatuma he thinks Omar should go to school, she says, “Why bother with school when we barely have enough to eat?” How does he respond? What does he tell her about education?
He says she's right. Omar won't need to be able to read if he becomes a farmer like his dad.
He says an education will prepare Omar for whatever the future brings and make it easier for him to support his family
He says she's wrong. There is plenty of food in the camp.
What does Omar do when he’s too worried to sleep?
He gets in bed with Fatuma.
He goes to the mud pit to make bricks.
He looks at a star because it makes him feel like his parents are close.
Omar has a hard time deciding whether or not he should go to school because he’s worried that his parents would be unhappy about him going. Why does he think they might be unhappy?
because farmers don't need an education.
because something might happen to Hassan.
because if Omar goes it school it means girls can't go.
Why does Omar think his parents might be happy about him going to school?
because it's what Fatuma wants and she has been very good to his family.
because it would mean that Hassan could learn to talk.
because having an education will give him more opportunities and make it easier for him to provide for Hassan.
Respond to either #1 or #2 below:
ONE: Explain Tall Salan’s grain of sand metaphor.
TWO: Fatuma tells Omar that if something is “God's will, God will make everything ok.” Omar isn’t so sure. What do you think Fatuma would say about “God’s will” when it comes to the war in Somalia? If you asked Fatuma why God is “willing” people to have a war, what would she say? Do you agree with what you think she’d say? Why or why not?
What’s Dugsi?
An art activity with clay.
A place to wait in line.
A place where people study the Quaran.
What is Ramadan?
A kind of goat popular in Dadaab.
A month of fasting and prayer for Muslims.
A type of woven cloth.
How do Omar and Jeri make money during Ramadan?
They take jobs milking goats.
They get paid to cheat on exams.
They sell scoops of orange drink powder as an iftar.
Omar and his friends recite the line from the Quran, “With hardship will be ease.” What do you think this means? Do you agree with it? Why or why not?
Omar observes Ramadan and Eid. If you do too, how is your celebration similar and different from Omar’s? If you don’t, write about a different celebration you do with your family.
