When Stars Are Scattered - Comprehension Questions

Who is the author of When Stars Are Scattered?

• Victoria Jamieson & Omar Mohamed

• Raina Telgemeier

• Dav Pilkey

• Jerry Craft

What was Omar’s little brother’s name?

• Hassan

• Ali

• Yusuf

• Bilal

Which block in the refugee camp did Omar and Hassan live in?

• A2

• B1

• C3

• D4

What happened to Omar and Hassan when they were in another block than the one they lived in?

• Their shoes and pants were stolen.

• They found a hidden treasure.

• They met their family members.

• They were given extra food.

What does Galab Wanaasgan mean?

• Good afternoon

• Good morning

• Thank you

• How are you?

What does Salaam Alaykum mean?

• Peace be upon you

• Good morning

• Thank you

• How are you?

What did Hassan like to do if he saw someone pushing a wheelbarrow?

• Help them

• Ignore them

• Laugh at them

• Take the wheelbarrow

Why did it take so long for Omar and Hassan to walk home?

• Hassan greeted everyone, helped people, said hello to the donkeys, and collected fruit to give the goats.

• They stopped to play football with their friends.

• They got lost and had to ask for directions several times.

• They waited for a bus that never arrived.

Who acted as Omar’s and Hassan’s foster mom?

• Fatuma

• Amina

• Zahra

• Layla

What does Alhamdullah mean?

• Thank God

• Hello

• Goodbye

• Peace be upon you