Exploring Chapter 6 of Refugee by Mahmoud

In Aleppo, 2015, Mahmoud's life is disrupted by war. While doing homework, he hears the call to prayer and prepares to pray. His mother, Fatima, a former nurse, has been deeply affected by the war. During prayer, a missile strikes, destroying their apartment. Mahmoud survives the chaos and seeks his family amidst the destruction.

Where is Mahmoud's family located?

• Damascus, Syria

• Aleppo, Syria

• Homs, Syria

• Latakia, Syria

What was Mahmoud doing when the call to prayer began?

• Playing outside

• Watching TV

• Sleeping

• Doing math homework

What did Mahmoud's mother, Fatima, do for a living before the war?

• Shopkeeper

• Engineer

• Nurse

• Teacher

What cartoon was Walid watching?

• Ben 10

• Tom and Jerry

• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

• SpongeBob SquarePants

What did Mahmoud use to wash his hands when the water wasn't working?

• A hose

• Plastic jugs

• A bucket

• A basin

Which direction does Mahmoud face during his prayers?

• East

• North

• West

• South

What phrase does Mahmoud say to begin his prayers?

• Bismillah

• Alhamdulillah

• Allahu Akbar

• Subhanallah

What event interrupts Mahmoud's homework?

• A loud argument

• A power outage

• A missile attack

• A phone call

What does Mahmoud do when he hears the incoming missile?

• Continues his homework

• Calls for help

• Runs outside

• Hides under the table

What is Mahmoud's primary concern after the missile attack?

• Finding his school books

• Getting to his family

• Escaping the building

• Finding water