Kek's Words
Life in America
Kek's Family
Life in Africa
Vocabulary
100

What is the "flying boat"?

An airplane

100

What state does Kek live in?

Minnesota

100

Who is Lual?

Kek's brother

100

Where did Kek live before coming to America?

Africa

100

What does Gol mean in Kek's Language?

Family

200

What is "God with a wet nose"?

A cow

200

What is the weather like in Kek's new state?

Snowy and cold

200

Who is Ganwar?

Kek's cousin

200

What was the most important animal in Kek's home country?

A cow

200

What is a refugee?

A person who is forced to leave their home because it is unsafe. 

300

What is the "magic water pot"?

The toilet

300

Who is Kek's new friend?

Hannah

300

Who does Kek live with in America?

His aunt and cousin

300

Is Kek a refugee or an immigrant?

A refugee

300

Where is the Statue of Liberty located?

In New York

400

What is the "cooking fire"?

The stove

400

How does Kek feel about school?

He loves it!

400

Who is Kek hoping will come to America?

His mom

400

Was there war or peace in Kek's home country?

War

400

What is an optimist?

A person who expects things to turn out well

500

What is the "music box" in Dave's car?

The radio

500

Who are Kek's teachers?

Ms. Hernandez and Mr. Franklin

500

How does Kek's aunt feel about living in America?

Lonely and sad

500

Did Kek speak English in his home country?

No he did not.

500

What is the gaar?

The scars on the forehead to show manhood

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