Characters
Who is Omar's primary responsibility throughout this story?
His brother Hassan
Someone who is forced to leave their country to seek safety.
What does Salan do to help Omar with his school struggles?
He tutors him in English
Why is school hard for Omar?
It is in English
What do the stars symbolize in When Stars are Scattered?
Fate, destiny, and the unknown path of a refugee.
Hope and connection
The star on the Somalian flag, which is where Omar and Hassan are from.
What role does Fatuma play in the brothers' lives?
She is like a foster mom to Omar and Hassan
Seizure
An abnormal medical state when the person's body becomes unconscious and the body moves in uncontrolled ways .
Why didn't Fatuma attend school when she was a child?
School was not an option for her in Somalia. It was too far away and she did not have brothers to protect her.
What is Omar proud of at the beginning of Chapter 6?
His grades
Where is the refugee camp at?
What happened to Omar's and Hassan's parents?
Their mother is missing and their father died.
Guardian
Why does Maryam continue to work hard at school despite her upcoming marriage?
She wants to escape her situation.
How does the lack of food affect Omar and the other students?
They are often tired and distracted
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
What is food distribution day like?
Chaotic and stressful
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
What does Omar mean when he says fear is 'gnawing' at his insides?
A worried feeling inside of him; distressed
What does Omar notice about the girls ?
They have a lot of chores to do, and they don't really go to school.
Who is Omar actually angry with at the end of Chapter 5?
His situation
What continent is Kenya in?