Question

illegal - chapters 1-5 quiz (student version)
multiple choice (1-10)

1. what is the name of the main character introduced in chapter 1? a) sisi b) kwame c) ebo d) rashid
2. where does the story begin? a) a refugee camp b) the desert c) a small village in ghana d) a boat on the sea
3. who is ebo searching for at the start of the novel? a) his father b) his sister c) his best friend d) his teacher
4. what talent does ebo have that makes him stand out? a) running fast b) singing c) drawing d) fixing radios
5. what happened to ebos parents? a) they live in europe b) they passed away c) they abandoned him d) they are in prison
6. how does ebo describe his brother kwame? a) brave and smart b) foolish but kind c) quiet and shy d) weak and lazy
7. what important decision does kwame make in the early chapters? a) to stay in ghana b) to become a fisherman c) to leave and go to europe d) to give up sea for sisi
8. how does ebo feel when he discovers kwame left without him? a) relieved b) angry and betrayed c) happy for his brother d) indifferent
9. where does ebo hide when he sets out to follow kwame? a) in a bus b) in a truck c) in a market stall d) behind a school
10. what danger does ebo face on his journey in the first five chapters? a) soldiers and checkpoints b) crocodiles c) a collapsing bridge d) getting lost in the desert

short answer (11-15)

1. in chapter 1, what promise does ebo make to himself about sisi after she leaves?
2. when ebo finds out kwame left without him, what specific action does ebo decide to
3. what image or idea does ebo hold in his mind about what europe will look like?
4. in chapter 4, how does the encounter with the soldiers at the checkpoint show the d migration?
5. in the early chapters, how do the illustrations (such as facial expressions or setting ebos emotions?

Explanation:

These questions pertain to the plot - related details of a story. They ask about characters, settings, character actions, and emotions, which are typical literary analysis elements.

Answer:

1. c) Ebo
2. c) A small village in Ghana
3. b) His sister
4. d) Fixing radios
5. b) They passed away
6. a) Brave and smart
7. c) To leave and go to Europe
8. b) Angry and betrayed
9. b) In a truck
10. a) Soldiers and checkpoints
11. Without the text content, it's hard to say exactly. But Ebo might promise to find her or take care of matters related to her.
12. Ebo decides to follow Kwame.
13. Without the text content, it's speculative. But he might imagine a place of opportunity, better living conditions, etc.
14. The encounter could show the difficulties and risks (such as harassment, detention) that migrants face during their journey.
15. The illustrations could use facial expressions to show Ebo's worry, determination, or fear, and settings could create an atmosphere that reflects his emotions (e.g., a desolate setting for feelings of loneliness).