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baam
Lose 25 points!
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gift
Win 15 points!
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shark
Other team loses 15 points!
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lifesaver
Give 15 points!
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How did the author react when their luggage didn't arrive?
They became frustrated and angry.
They laughed and didn't bother to claim it.
They immediately went to claim it.
They started crying in disappointment.
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What did the author's initial luggage contain?
Essential documents
Two pairs of pants and two shirts
Valuable items and electronics
Numerous outfits and accessories
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seesaw
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gold
Win 50 points!
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gift
Win 20 points!
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baam
Lose 15 points!
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What was the title of the essay the author wrote to explain their lack of a report card?
"My Journey to America"
Surviving the War"
"Why I Do Not Have a Report Card"
"Life as a Child Soldier"
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Who was waiting to greet the author in New York City?
A friend from their home country
A new adoptive mother
A sibling
A fellow immigrant
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Why did some school principals find the author's sense of humor strange?
They were unfamiliar with the author's background.
They considered the topic too serious for humor.
They didn't understand English well.
The author's jokes were too complicated.
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What year did the author arrive in New York City?
1988
2018
2008
1998
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How did the author's fellow students react to their unusual behavior and background?
They were impressed and admired them.
They were curious and interested.
They were confused and avoided them.
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What type of visa did the author have when they arrived in the United States?
Tourist visa
Work visa
Prospective-student visa
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Why did the author come to the United States?
To start a business
To pursue higher education
To escape war-torn Sierra Leone
To visit relatives
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seesaw
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magnet
Take 25 points!
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gift
Win 20 points!
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baam
Lose 15 points!
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What school did the author eventually get accepted to?
A local public school
The United Nations International School
A vocational school
The United Nations International School
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How did the author feel about explaining their lack of a report card to school principals?
Amused
Nervous
Confident
Angry
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boom
Lose 50 points!
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seesaw
Swap points!
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shark
Other team loses 25 points!
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thief
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Why did the author's luggage not make it to New York with them?
The flight was canceled.
They forgot to check it in.
The baggage was stolen.
The baggage got lost during transit.
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