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Home of the Brave #1
Home of the Brave #1
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Chapters 1-4
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1
What did Kek say kept him warm in Africa?
a blanket
his family's laughter
his mother's love
the fire
2
Why did Kek's tribe sing songs?
it told their history
it brought peace to the village
they were part of a choir
the cows like it
3
Kek says that his aunt Nyatal is a woman of many what?
cats
sorrows
children
friends
4
What is the brown building, taller than the trees?
a skyscraper
a hospital
a house
an apartment building
5
What is Ganwar missing?
his hand
his family
his car
his leg
6
What does Kek mean when he says his mouth is sore from stumbling on his words?
he fell down and has a fat lip
he is tired from trying to speak English
he has a sore throat
his mouth is full of candy
7
What were the six scars on Ganwar's forehead from?
a fight
a village ceremony
an accident
war
8
What was the light that was, "hung high in the air, red and round like a baby sun"?
a stop light
a headlight
a street lamp
a balloon
9
Where is Kek from?
Africa
North Dakota
India
New York
10
Do we know what happened to Kek's mother?
Yes
No
11
What did Kek say kept them safe in Africa?
knowing how to fight
a gun
a fence around their house
his father
12
How did Kek describe the cow?
like a stubborn old mule
like a weary old woman
big and scary
dumb and ugly
13
What is Kek talking about when he says "like two calves in the clouds pretending how to fly"?
watching two cows in the field
walking on the snow
riding in an airplane
shaking hands with his cousin
14
What does Kek mean when he says he would give all the beds in the world to feel Lual's scolding again?
He would give anything to have his brother back
He wants to give Lual a better bed
He never wants to be scolded again
15
What does Kek mean when he says, "the cold is like claws on my skin"?
a cat is attacking him
he likes the snow and cold
it is hailing
he is so cold that it hurts his skin
16
What did Kek say walking through the snow was like?
wading across a river wild with rain
walking in traffic
sliding on a hockey rink
walking in a minefield
17
Why did Kek say "how can I trust a place where even the ground plays tricks"?
their was an earthquake
the road was bumpy
he kept falling on the ice
he thought that people were trying to trick him
18
Who is Kek being taken to see?
his mom and dad
his aunt and cousin
his brother and sister
his friends
19
What did Kek say gave them light and dark in Africa?
the sun and stars
a lantern
the sun and moon
the street lamps
20
Why does Kek he ask, "Who killed all the trees?"
Because somebody cut down all of the trees to build houses
Because he has never seen trees before
Because there was a fire
Because it is winter and there are no leaves
21
What is the flying boat that Kek referred to in Chapter 1?
a train
a ship
a plane
a sailboat
22
What phrase meant that cows were valued in Kek's homeland?
a cow is God with a wet nose
a cow will bring you great wealth
a cow is worth its weight in gold
a cow is smarter than a man
23
What can you infer that Kek's family did in Africa?
were teachers
sold vegetables from their garden
worked in the village
had a farm with cows
24
When Dave is "like a song out of tune", what is he really doing?
speaking English
yelling
speaking Kek's native language
singing
25
Did Kek have locks, electricity, and heat in Africa?
no
yes
26
What grade will Kek be in?
Fourth Grade
Sixth Grade
Fifth Grade
Third Grade
27
Why did Kek decide "heck" was a good word to know?
he liked how it sounded
it made Dave stop the car
he knew what it meant
he wanted to sound American
28
What does Kek see that makes him want Dave to stop the car?
a cow
a puppy
a group of kids he knows
McDonalds
29
How did Kek's father describe him in his song?
small and weak
willful and stubborn
strong and sturdy
young and wise
30
What is an elder? (in this story)
your best friend
Mrs. Fuhrer
someone who is older and considered wiser
the president of a country
31
What does Kek want more than anything?
a puppy
to go to school
to go home to Africa
to learn English
32
What does Kek referring to when he asks about the 'magic water pot'?
Pots and pans
Toilet
Bath tub
Sink
33
What does Kek think of his aunt and cousin's apartment?
it is comfortable and welcoming
it is a kingdom
he fits right it
it is small and cramped
34
How do you like the book so far?
I like it
I do not like it at all
I can't wait to keep reading
It's okay
35
What does Kek have when he says, "the man gave me a fat shirt and soft things like hands"?
a snow suit and boots
a USA shirt and a baseball glove
an oversized shirt and mittens
a winter jacket and gloves
