Sangoel's Family
Who Said It?
True or False?
New Things
100
Who are the people in Sangoel's family?
Mama, Sangoel, and Lili
100
"You will always be a Dinka. You will always be Sangoel. Even in America."
The Wise One
100
TRUE or FALSE? The Wise One is Sangoel's father.
False. He was an old man from the refugee camp.
100
Where is Sangoel?
The airport
200
Where is Sangoel's family from?
Sudan
200
"You must be...San-go-el?"
Mrs. Johnson
200
Mrs. Johnson helped Sangoel's family find jobs in the US.
False. She helped them find an apartment to live in.
200
What are two things Sangoel learns about in his new apartment?
Stove, telephone, forks, and TV
300
Why does Sangoel's family come to the US?
There is war in Sudan
300
"America is our home now. Perhaps you need an American name."
Mama
300
Sangoel did not want to go to school.
True. Sangoel did not want to leave Mama and Lili.
300
Where is Sangoel?
School
400
What happened to Sangoel's father?
He died in the war.
400
"It is the name of my father and my grandfather and his father before him."
Sangoel
400
Sangoel thought it was funny because many people said his name wrong.
False. It made Sangoel feel sad.
400
Where does Sangoel sleep in the new apartment?
On the floor
500
What is the name of Sangoel's family's tribe?
Dinka
500
"Education is your mother and your father."
The Wise One
500
Sangoel made friends by teaching his classmates how to say his name.
True. His classmates also taught Sangoel their names.
500
Who are Sangoel's new friends?
Carmen, Jason, Keisha, and Tobey