"I Live in a Refugee Camp" Quiz (HL)

According to the article, Bilan's family left Somalia because

• Bilan wants to go to college in Canada or the U.S.

• Somalia was a dangerous place to live.

• they had little religious freedom in Somalia.

• they had friends and family in Ethiopia.

On page 6, Kristin Lewis writes:

"She and her family lived in a comfortable home,"

"She went to school and had many friends," and

"Bilan seems like someone who would be your friend too."

These details

• help readers understand what it's like to be a refugee.

• help readers relate to Bilan.

• show that most refugees are women and children.

• compare Bilan's experience to the experience of others.

How does the section "Crisis After Crisis" contribute to the article?

• It explains the effects of World War II.

• It illustrates the challenges that many refugees face living in camps.

• It provides a history of refugee crises and explains how aid groups help refugees.

• It shows how dangerous Somalia has become.

On page 8, Lewis writes, "She would also have to fetch firewood for cooking, trekking far outside the relative safety of the camp - and that frightened her." Lewis's use of the word relative helps readers understand that the Kobe camp

• is completely free of danger or harm.

• does not have electricity.

• is safe compared to where Bilan journeys for firewood, but may not be completely safe.

• has much to offer.

All of the following statements express a central idea of the article EXCEPT which?

• Throughout human history, many peoples have been forced to flee their homelands.

• Life in refugee camps can be challenging.

• Despite the challenges she faces, Bilan maintains a positive attitude about her future.

• The Kobe camp has a bustling market with a place to get cell phones repaired.

Lewis most likely wrote this article to-

(Choose TWO answers)

• teach readers about Ethiopian customs and traditions.

• help readers understand the experience of one teenage refugee.

• explain the civil war in Somalia.

• provide context about the global refugee crisis.

Short-Constructed Response:

What makes the Kobe camp in Ethiopia different from many refugee camps?

Use text evidence to support your answer.

Short-Constructed Response:

Consider the following claim: Bilan shows resilience. Support this claim using details from the article.