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Boy Overboard Chp. 1-8

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  • When does the father want to leave the house?
    He doesn't say.
    Tomorrow morning
    In a few days
    Tonight
  • What were Jamal's mother's ancestors known as?
    Sea Warriors
    Land Warriors
    Desert Warriors
    Jungle Warriors
  • What is the history of the candlestick?
    It was bought at a store.
    It was found in an antique shop.
    It has been in Mum's family for hundreds of years.
    It was used in a religious ceremony.
  • Why are Jamal's parents in trouble with the government?
    They played soccer well.
    They started a national soccer team.
    They inspired the government.
    They ran an illegal school.
  • What does the word "overboard" mean in English?
    To do something daring.
    To be lost at sea.
    To be too enthusiastic.
    To dazzle.
  • How does Jamal know when his dad isn't really angry?
    His dad gives him a wink.
    His dad says he's not angry.
    His dad gives him a hug.
    His dad starts laughing.
  • Yusuf has one leg.
    TRUE
    FALSE
  • What is happening on the TV screen?
    A Liverpool player is scoring a goal.
    A Liverpool player is being sent off.
    A Chelsea player is being sent off.
    A Chelsea player is scoring a goal.
  • Who is Mr. Nasser?
    The narrator's cousin.
    The narrator's teacher.
    The narrator's father's friend.
    The narrator's neighbor.
  • Whose oven is dad using to bake bread?
    His own
    His friend's
    His neighbor's
    His grandfather's
  • Mr. Nasser is a friendly neighbor.
    TRUE
    FALSE
  • Does dad have a bakery?
    He used to have one.
    Yes, he has one.
    No, he doesn't have one.
    He is planning to open one.
  • What is the problem with watching soccer on Yusuf's grandfather's TV?
    The commentators speak a different language.
    The TV is broken.
    The picture quality is poor.
    TV is illegal.
  • What does Jamal's mother do secretly?
    Run a home gym for girls.
    Run a music club for girls.
    Run a home school for girls.
    Run a dance club for girls.
  • What is Jamal's reaction to the news?
    He starts laughing.
    He doesn't react at all.
    He feels like his head exploded.
    He starts crying.
  • What did Mum's ancestors use the candlestick for?
    To light their way at night.
    To burn a candle before going into battle.
    To hold flowers.
    To decorate their home.
  • What is being buried in the hole?
    School materials
    Food
    Toys
    Clothes
  • Why are the boys worried about Bibi playing soccer with them?
    She might step on a land mine.
    Their teachers will punish them for letting her play
    She might make them feel bad because she's a good player.
    She is a girl and girls aren't allowed to play soccer.
  • Why do you think Bibi 'hates' Afghanistan?
    Because she doesn't like the people.
    Because she can't play on a grass soccer pitch.
    Because she has to wear boys clothes.
    Because she is restricted as a female.
  • Whose window did the ball break?
    Dad's downstairs window.
    Mr. Nasser's downstairs window.
    Jamal's upstairs window.
    Mr. Nasser's upstairs window.
  • Who is digging a hole in the cellar?
    Jamal
    Mum
    Bibi
    Dad
  • How does Bibi escape from stepping on the land mine?
    Yusuf gets his grandfather to help.
    Jamal steps on it for her.
    She doesn't - she is blown up.
    She steps off because it's a dud.
  • Bibi throws _____ at trucks.
    rocks
    balls
    tomatoes
    water
  • When standing on the land mine, who does Jamal pray to?
    His father's baker and his mother's warrior ancestors.
    His friends.
    His grandmother.
    His grandfather.
  • What is the name of the character with one leg?
    Yasmin
    Yasser
    Yusin
    Yusuf
  • Why does Mum think they will be safe as long as they have the candlestick?
    It has magical powers.
    It is a good luck charm.
    It is a symbol of their family's strength.
    It will protect them from danger.
  • What did Jamal's father's ancestors do for work?
    Candle Makers
    Desert Warriors
    Bakers
    Sea Voyagers
  • Why are the school materials being buried?
    To protect them from damage.
    To hide them from someone.
    To get rid of them.
    To use them later.
  • Why does dad bake bread early in the morning?
    To sell it in the taxi.
    To eat it.
    To give it away for free.
    To donate it to charity.
  • What does dad love about his oven?
    Its size
    Its price
    Its color
    Its history
  • What does yellow skin mean in Afghanistan?
    The person is happy.
    The person is probably going to die.
    The person is sick.
    The person is healthy.
  • Why are the children so afraid of land mines?
    They may collapse inside one if they step on it.
    The rat traps are able to catch children as well.
    The bombs are very destructive.
    The children are afraid because it may explode.
  • Children are scared of Mr. Nasser.
    TRUE
    FALSE
  • What is Jamal's goal in playing soccer?
    To become famous.
    To win the World Cup.
    To help his family.
    To keep fit.
  • Why does the author wish Yusuf's grandfather would laugh more quietly?
    The cellar is a scary place for a little kid.
    The Liverpool player was unfairly sent off.
    The Chelsea goalkeeper got hurt.
    Bibi is asleep and could get panicked.
  • What does Jamal's mother do?
    She is a teacher.
    She is a dancer.
    She is a nurse.
    She is a doctor.
  • How does Jamal feel about the situation?
    Scared
    Confused
    Happy
    Excited
  • What is Jamal thinking about while watching the match with Yusuf and his grandfather?
    The souvenir Simpsons tea towels.
    The Liverpool striker's scissor kick.
    Yusuf's grandfather's cellar.
    A plan to avoid leaving their home.
  • What does Jamal suggest he needs to do to help his parents?
    Run an illegal school.
    Play soccer well.
    Inspire the government.
    Start a national soccer team.
  • What is Jamal's plan?
    To become a doctor.
    To become a soccer star for Afghanistan.
    To become a journalist.
    To become a politician.
  • What does Jamal's father do?
    He is a taxi driver.
    He is a journalist.
    He is a teacher.
    He is a doctor.
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