Characters
What is the main character's name?
Jamal.
Where do Jamal and Bibi live?
Afghanistan
Who helps Jamal and Bibi along their journey, and how do they assist them? (Name at least 2)
Rashida, Andrew, etc.
Who is the author of Boy Overboard?
Morris Gleitzman
What is the official name of Afghanistan?
Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
What is Jamal's sister's name?
Bibi
Where do Jamal and his family want to go?
Australia
What is mum and dad's big secret in Afghanistan?
A school for girls
What is the author's nationality?
English
What is the capital city of Afghanistan?
Kabul
What is the name of the one legged goalie?
Yusuf
Fill in the blanks.
In 'Boy Overboard,' the main characters, Jamal and Bibi, dream of playing soccer professionally and escaping the challenges of __________ (country name). Their journey takes them to various places, including a dangerous boat ride to seek asylum in __________ (destination).
Afghanistan/Australia
Where do Jamal and Yusuf watch soccer on TV?
In Yusuf's grandfather's cellar.
Where was Rashida born?
In Australia
What was the name of the government in Afghanistan?
Taliban
What is the name of the girl with green lips?
Rashida
Where does Omar steal Jamal's ball?
In the camp.
Who boarded their boat and took all their possessions?
Pirates
Who is the narrator of the story?
Where is their tent?
Close to the jetty.
What is the name of the Australian sailor?
Andrew
Which continent is Afghanistan located in?
Afghanistan is located in South Asia.
What is Bibi trying to get when she steps on the landmine?
An aircraft wing
Where do they bake bread?
On the engine of the boat
What is the approximate population of Afghanistan?
Around 38 million people.