Characters
Who is the protagonist (main character)?
Someone who is forced to leave their country to seek safety.
Why is Fatuma in charge of the boys?
Their dad died and their mom is missing
Why is school hard for Omar?
It is in English
Where do the people in the refugee camp want to move to?
America
Who is the younger brother of the main character?
Seizure
An abnormal medical state when the person's body becomes unconscious and the body moves in uncontrolled ways .
Why is Omar overprotective of Hassan?
Because Hassan used to have seizures , doesn't talk, and cries easily.
What do the boys usually play?
Soccer
Where is the refugee camp at?
Who is the lady that takes care of the brothers?
Fatuma
Guardian
Why is Omar not sure about going to school?
He does not want to leave Hassan.
Who is the boy that is sometimes mean to Omar?
Tall Ali
Where are Omar and Hassan originally from?
Somalia
Who is the main character's best friend?
Jerri
Chaotic
being disordered, in the state of confusion
What does Omar get as a gift to go to school?
A journal and a pencil
Sometimes the boys go to bed.....
hungry
What is the name of the camp?
Dadaab
Who is the girl that loves to go to school but is to be married soon?
Maryam
Political
Having to do with the study of politics or government
What does Omar notice about the girls ?
They have a lot of chores to do, and they don't really go to school.
Why do the people in the camp want to move to America?
They think people in America are rich.
What continent is Kenya in?