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What year did the author arrive in New York City?
2018
1988
2008
1998
Why did the author's luggage not make it to New York with them?
The baggage was stolen.
The flight was canceled.
They forgot to check it in.
The baggage got lost during transit.
What did the author's initial luggage contain?
Valuable items and electronics
Essential documents
Two pairs of pants and two shirts
Numerous outfits and accessories
How did the author react when their luggage didn't arrive?
They immediately went to claim it.
They became frustrated and angry.
They laughed and didn't bother to claim it.
They started crying in disappointment.
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
What was the content of the author's fortune cookie?
A warning about challenges ahead
A suggestion to try new foods
A message about finding new clothes
A prediction of future events
Why did the author come to the United States?
To pursue higher education
To escape war-torn Sierra Leone
To visit relatives
To start a business
Why did the author feel they didn't know how to live?
They had never been to a big city before.
They lacked basic life skills.
They only knew how to survive in difficult circumstances.
What type of visa did the author have when they arrived in the United States?
Work visa
Prospective-student visa
Tourist visa
How did the author feel about explaining their lack of a report card to school principals?
Confident
Nervous
Angry
Amused
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.
The author's jokes were too complicated.
They didn't understand English well.
How did the author's fellow students react to their unusual behavior and background?
They were impressed and admired them.
They were confused and avoided them.
They were curious and interested.
What was the title of the essay the author wrote to explain their lack of a report card?
"Why I Do Not Have a Report Card"
Surviving the War"
"My Journey to America"
"Life as a Child Soldier"
What school did the author eventually get accepted to?
The United Nations International School
A vocational school
The United Nations International School
A local public school
