Refugee Boy Chapters 7, 8 and 9

How does Alem escape?

• He walks out of the front door

• He climbs over the hedge in the garden

• He climbs out of the broom cupboard window

• He jumps out of a minibus

When Alem runs away, where does he sleep at night?

• Outside

• Inside a tractor

• In a tent

• In a shed

Why does he end up back at the home?

• Because he’s walked in a circle

• He chickens out from running away

• He feels scared

• He is found by Mariam

Why do Mariam and Sheila have to take Alem to the Home Office?

• To collect his passport

• For a “screening”

What are the names of Alem’s foster parents?

• Mr and Mrs Smith

• Mr and Mrs Hall

• Mr and Mrs Fitzgerald

• Mr and Mrs Cook

What is the name of Alem’s foster sister?

• Ruth

• Rachel

• Rosie

• Rebecca

Where is Alem excited about going?

• Shopping

• To school

• To the Home Office

• To visit the children’s home

What happened to Alem in his first lesson?

• He was in the wrong class

• He fell over in front of everyone

• He arrived late

• He was ignored by everyone

What does the new letter from Alem’s father say?

• Alem’s mother is missing

• Alem’s father is coming back to England

• Alem’s father is never coming back

• The war between Eritrea and Ethiopia is over