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UNUSUAL NORMALITY - P1-P46

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