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Chapter 1 - What did Alem think of the immigration man? What characteristics did the immigration man have that made him think this?
That he was "burnt." He had never seen a person with red hair.
Chapter 1 - What idiomatic expression is used on page 9 that means "part of the place"? (page 9)
"Comes with the territory"
Chapter 1 - What word at the top of page 10 means "to make up for"
Compensate
Chapter 1 - What words does Zephaniah use to describe Alem's father's "half-fake" British accent? (page 12)
"Pseudo-posh"
Chapter 1 - During the time Alem and his father travel, what does Alem's father keep reminding Alem to do?
Speak English!!
Chapter 1 - How does Zephaniah describe the effect the buildings of London had on Alem? (page 16)
They "caught his imagination"
Chapter 1 - What word on page 17 means "tricky" or "scheming"?
Devious
Chapter 1 - What was Alem's favorite food?
Spaghetti!
Chapter 1 - What is Alem's parents' wish for Alem when he grows up?
To be a good person
Chapter 1 - At the end of the chapter, why do you think Alem's father mentions his wish for Alem's future?
Perhaps because he knows he will be leaving his son behind.
Chapter 2 - What did Alem wake up to discover?
His father wasn't there.
Chapter 2 - What are Alem's parents doing back home?
Use their organization to bring about peace.
Chapter 2 - What expression on page 25 is used to describe "a long, loud exhale as if to suggest he has no choice in the matter"
"Sigh of resignation"
Chapter 2 - On page 27, what expression means the same as "deal with," or "handling" a hard situation?
"Cope with"
Chapter 2 - On page 27, what is the term used to mean a special moment or event in life that represents a period of growth or change in life?
"Rite-of-passage"
Chapter 2 - What are Pamela and Mariam's primary responsibilities?
To check if Alem is OK.
To make sure he is looked after.
To help apply for political asylum.
