Home of the Brave 1-117

Who is the main character in "Home of the Brave"?

• Kek

• Ganwar

• Dave

• Hannah

What is the primary setting of the story in the first 117 pages?

• A refugee camp in Africa

• A city in Minnesota

• A farm in Texas

• A school in New York

Summarize the key event that happens when Kek first arrives in America.

• Kek gets lost at the airport.

• Kek meets his cousin Ganwar.

• Kek starts school immediately.

• Kek finds a job on a farm.

Why does Kek feel a connection to the cow he meets on the farm?

• He used to have a pet cow in Africa.

• The cow reminds him of his mother.

• The cow is the first animal he sees in America.

• The cow is very friendly to him.

What motivates Kek to work on the farm?

• He wants to earn money for his family.

• He loves animals and wants to be around them.

• He wants to learn about American farming techniques.

• He is forced to work there by his cousin.

Identify the character who helps Kek adjust to his new life in America.

• Hannah

• Dave

• Ganwar

• Lou

Describe the weather conditions Kek experiences when he first arrives in America.

• It is sunny and warm.

• It is cold and snowy.

• It is rainy and windy.

• It is foggy and humid.

What inference can be made about Kek's feelings towards his new school?

• He is excited and eager to learn.

• He feels nervous and out of place.

• He is indifferent and uninterested.

• He is confident and self-assured.

What is the significance of Kek's friendship with Hannah?

• She helps him with his homework.

• She introduces him to American culture.

• She reminds him of his sister.

• She helps him find his mother.

Who is Ganwar in relation to Kek?

• His brother

• His cousin

• His uncle

• His friend