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Boy Overboard Chp. 1-8

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