Chapter 7
No. Only the top students.
What was gifted to Fatuma?
A goat
What makes Omar start thinking about going to America?
When a family gets an interview by the UN to get resettled
Where is the new social worker from?
What was a big event that happened in this chapter?
Omar and Hasaan have an interview with the UN
When did the boys study?
At night
What does Omar want to be when he grows up?
A social worker
Is it hard or easy to get resettled by the UN?
Why do they get excited when a news crew goes to the camp?
It's something new to do and sometimes the reporters have candy.
Besides Omar and Hasaan , who else has an interview?
Nimo
Why did Omar think about quitting school?
Hassan needed his help.
What does Nimo want to be when she grows up?
a lawyer
What religion are most people in the camp?
Muslim
What does the new social worker tell Omar?
That if he needs anything to let them know so they can help. & that she'll stay updated on his grades and stuff.
Why did Jeri not talk to Omar?
He was probably a little jealous Omar had an interview with the UN
Maryam
What does Jeri want to be when he grows up?
teacher
What do they do (or don't do) during the whole month?
They don't eat
Did the social worker ask anyone else to stay behind?
no
Why do they have to walk to the UN office the night before?
The interview is first thing in the morning and it takes hours to walk there
What was Nimo's and Maryams dream?
To move to Canada together.
Who do they see at the market after school?
Jerri's dad
What does Jerri get to sell and make money?
orange drink
Did Omar believe her?
What does Jeri give Omar to take to the interview?
A lamp