The Fitzgeralds
Alem’s Feelings
School Life
Big Changes
Story Message
100

What is the name of Alem’s foster family?  

The Fitzgeralds

 

100

How does Alem feel in his new home?

He feels happy and safe 

100

Where does Alem go during the day?

School
100

Where did Alem live before the Fitzgeralds?

At a Childrens home 

100

What kind of boy is Alem?

A Refugee 

200

What is the name of their daughter? and age?

Ruth, 17

200

Does Alem still miss his dad?

 YES OFCOURSE 

200

What is hard for Alem to understand at school?

The English language 

200

What is one new thing Alem starts?

School

200

Why did Alem leave his country?

because of war and danger 

300

Where does Alem go to live? (exactly)

In the Fitzgeralds house at maner park east of the city

300

What emotion does Alem feel when he makes a friend?

He has a feeling of hope 

300

Who becomes Alem’s first school friend?

 His first friend at school is Robert 

300

Alem’s new home is better because it is ___.

It is Safe 

300

What is the title of the book?

Refugee boy 

400

How do the Fitzgeralds treat Alem?

With kind and care 

400

What does Alem fear the most?

He fears of being sent away

400

Why does Alem feel better at school now?

 Becouse he has gained a friend 

400

Alem’s life is changing. Is it getting better or worse? 

Better 

400

What lesson can we learn from Alem’s story?

To respect the refugees and know their story 

500

What do the Fitzgeralds help Alem with besides housing?

With his Asylum case 

500

Alem shows strength in hard times. What is this called?

resilience 

500

What does school represent for Alem?

A Fresh Start 

500

What are the three big changes in these pages?

a New home , New school , New friend 

500

What is the big message of the book?

refugees need safety, kindness, and support