12 Questions
What is the main goal of the characters mentioned in the text?
To escape a war-torn country
Who is described as a superhero in the text?
Yusra
What event are the characters aiming to participate in?
Olympic swimming
What is the symbolic meaning of swimming mentioned in the text?
A way to find a new home
Who is forming an Olympic refugee team for Rio?
We
What is the immediate problem faced by the characters when attempting to board the boat?
There's no more room in the boat! They're too heavy! The boat will sink!
What is the significance of the statement 'Swimming is home' in the text?
It symbolizes the characters' resilience and determination to find a sense of belonging and safety, even in the midst of adversity.
What encouragement do the characters receive regarding their participation in the Olympics?
You're so much more than an Olympian. Ready? Swim for me. For everyone who died trying to find a new life. Swim for all of us.
The characters in the text are trying to escape a war-torn country.
True
The characters' ultimate goal is to participate in the Olympics in Greece.
False
The characters ultimately succeed in boarding the boat to Greece.
False
The characters' swimming abilities are acknowledged with the formation of an Olympic refugee team for Rio.
True
Study Notes
- Sara and Yusra are determined to swim in the Olympics, but are forced to flee Syria due to escalating conflict.
- They attempt to board a boat to Greece, but the boat is overcrowded and they are denied entry.
- With no other option, they are forced to swim to Greece. Sara goes first and manages to reach the shore safely.
- Yusra's determination to participate in the Olympics doesn't waver, despite the challenges they face.
- The pair are eventually given the opportunity to form part of an Olympic refugee team for the Rio Games.
Follow the incredible journey of Sara and Yusra, two determined athletes who faced numerous challenges while pursuing their dream of participating in the Olympics as refugees. From fleeing Syria to eventually joining the Olympic refugee team for the Rio Games, their story is one of perseverance and determination.
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