Refugee Camp Chapter 3 Summary

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Why did Ahmed avoid looking at Ibrahim?

  • He wanted to hide his feelings about the bad news. (correct)
  • He was ashamed of Ibrahim.
  • He was angry with Ibrahim.
  • He was preoccupied with something else.

Where did Ahmed and Ibrahim's family sleep in Brussels?

  • A hotel provided by the Belgian government
  • A refugee shelter in the suburbs of the city.
  • With distant relatives in Molenbeek.
  • A tent in Parc Maximilien. (correct)

What was the Belgian Office of Foreigners' decision regarding Ibrahim's family?

  • They granted them temporary asylum.
  • They granted them refugee status.
  • They referred their case to another agency.
  • They refused to grant them refugee status. (correct)

Why were refugees sleeping in the park?

<p>They were waiting to register with the Office of Foreigners. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Ahmed learn at the camp school?

<p>A few French phrases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was the interior ministry closing the camp?

<p>The camp was deemed inappropriate for the city center. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did Ibrahim's family plan to stay after leaving the park?

<p>With relatives in Molenbeek (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Ahmed's status as a refugee?

<p>Unaccompanied minor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Ahmed after he was rescued?

<p>He traveled to Brussels with Ibrahim's family. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What worried Ahmed about his future?

<p>Going into state custody alone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Ibrahim Malaki

A friend of Ahmed's father from Iraq.

Refugee Status

A legal status granted to individuals fleeing persecution.

Parc Maximilien

A park in Brussels where refugees camp.

Office of Foreigners

Belgian office responsible for refugee status processing.

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Red Cross Camp

A shelter providing aid to refugees in the park.

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Molenbeek

Neighborhood where Ibrahim's relatives live.

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Unaccompanied Minor

A child traveling without an adult guardian.

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Appeal

A request to reconsider a decision, such as refugee status.

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Child Refugees

Children fleeing their home countries due to danger.

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Summer Camp Closure

The end of the refuge camp due to government decisions.

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Study Notes

Chapter Three Summary

  • Ahmed and Ibrahim are in a refugee camp.
  • The camp is being closed.
  • The authorities are making refugees leave the area.
  • Refugees cannot stay with relatives near office buildings.
  • Refugees are denied housing until they register.
  • The registration process is long and waiting time can last for weeks.
  • Volunteers in the camp provide essential items and education.
  • A young girl, Bana, also participates in the camp school
  • Ibrahim's family is seeking refugee status in Belgium.
  • The Belgian Foreigners Office denies their request.
  • The family hopes to stay with relatives/
  • An unaccompanied minor must go into state custody for processing.
  • Ahmed is worried about being alone as a child.
  • Thousands of refugee children are traveling alone.

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