Call Me American

Multiple Choice and Long Answer questions create ideal opportunities for whole-book review, unit exam, or summative assessments.

Multiple Choice

1. What is the most likely reason other Somalis looked down on Abdi’s parents for being nomads?

A) They saw nomads as loyal to Italy since they were trying to reach Europe in their travels across Somalia.

B) They saw nomads as unable to care for themselves and incapable of being educated.

C) They saw nomads as uninteresting and as not being true Somalis.

D) They saw nomads as being beggars and lower class because they didn’t own land or a home.

2. How does Abdi’s family’s nomadic history affect their ability to survive when civil war breaks out?

A) They lack tribal or familial connections that their neighbors use to get out of Somalia.

B) They draw on their skills at avoiding conflict to quickly escape to safety.

C) They are caught up in the chaos when leaving Mogadishu.

D) They use public roads to leave Mogadishu rather than trying to sneak out.

3. When fleeing after the civil war breaks out, what is the most likely reason behind Abdi’s vow to “always survive like [his mother]”?

A) Madinah is able to survive even after Nur leaves his family, and she becomes their leader.

B) Madinah uses her knowledge of the environment to hide from the militia and animals and create medical remedies.