Turkish Refugee Camps and Family Dynamics
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What was the primary concern regarding the family's health during the winter?

  • Injuries sustained during air raids
  • Exposure to extreme cold leading to hypothermia
  • Malnutrition due to lack of food
  • Contaminated water causing sickness (correct)

    • What kind of shelter did the family have in the refugee camp?

  • Brick houses
  • Wooden cabins
  • Underground bunkers
  • Flimsy tents (correct)

    • What caused the family to run for their lives?

  • An attack by enemy soldiers
  • A wildfire spreading through the camp
  • A sudden flood
  • A bombing / air raid alert (correct)

    • Who are the main characters in this excerpt?

    <p>Ahmed, Nouri, Jasmine, and their grandfather (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the mother's quote, "At least here we still have walls," suggest about their previous living situation?

    <p>They lived in a place with no walls at all like in flimsy tent. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the overall theme of the excerpt?

    <p>The hardships faced by a family during wartime (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the excerpt take place?

    <p>Turkish refugee camps (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific threats contribute to the family's constant fear?

    <p>Bombs falling, snipers, and planes overhead (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who reunited with the family after they ran for safety?

    <p>Their father (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Turkish refugee camps

    Temporary shelters for displaced families in Turkey, often with limited resources

    Flimsy tents

    Inadequately constructed temporary shelters used in refugee camps

    Sickness during winter

    Health issues faced by the family due to cold and contaminated conditions

    Contaminated water supply

    Water that is unsafe to drink, causing health issues

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    Constant fear

    Ongoing anxiety and worry due to nearby conflict and danger

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    Evacuation during bombing

    The act of fleeing from danger due to air raids or attacks

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    Family reunion after evacuation

    The moment the father finds his family after fleeing danger

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    Mother's quote about walls

    A statement reflecting safety and shelter despite hardship

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    Sickness comments

    Observations on severe health conditions faced during winter

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    Study Notes

    Turkish Refugee Camps

    • Conditions were harsh, with little food and no heat.
    • Families reported conditions worse than home, though at least there are walls.
    • Some families were sick.

    Illness and Sickness

    • Ahmed's family experienced illness that winter.
    • Nouri was sick with a fever and cough.
    • Jasmine developed a strange rash and fever.
    • The water source was suspected to be contaminated with sewage.

    Family and Home

    • Parents and grandparents had roles to keep the family safe; father as a shield from gunfire and mother handling home chores.
    • Family members sheltered together.
    • Children played amidst danger, like the boys playing marbles.

    Evacuation

    • Ahmed felt a plane overhead and bomb falls, this triggered a run for home.
    • Smoke and dust covered the streets.
    • He was nearly enveloped by smoke and dust, and was stopped by a neighbor upon entering his home-block.

    Character Observations

    • Jasmine was frightened and easily startled.
    • Nouri helped by tending to others.
    • Ahmed and his parents showed care for one another, and their family.

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    Explore the challenges faced by families in Turkish refugee camps amid harsh conditions, illness, and the struggle for safety. This quiz delves into the experiences of individuals during evacuation and their role in maintaining family bonds in dire circumstances. Test your knowledge about the resilience of these families during crises.

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