Story: THE WORLD’S LARGEST REFUGEE CAMP LOOKS LIKE A SLUM/STAR WARS MASHUP

PART A: Which statement best identifies the central idea of the text?
A. Kenya reluctantly continues to accept Somali refugees, but they are often blamed for the country’s problems and are not given adequate rights or services.
B. African countries, as well as the international community, have become exceedingly involved in the Somali refugee crisis as conditions worsen.
C. Once conflict has resolved in Somalia, all residents of Dadaab will return to their homes, due to the poor housing and services in the refugee camp.
D. Kenya wants to continue to accept Somali refugees into Dadaab; however, the threat of terrorism that refugees create in the country is serious.

PART B: Which TWO details from the text best support the answer to Part A?
A. “‘And it’s all made of mud and sticks and plastic, so it looks, in a way, like some kind of giant slum, a bit like the planet of Tatooine in Star Wars.’” ( Paragraph 4)
B. “And what I’ve tried to do with this book is give you the ground-eye view of what it’s like through the eyes of these people.” ( Paragraph 11)
C. “Kenya’s in a difficult position because, of course, legally, it’s obliged to offer asylum to people, as every country is under international law.” ( Paragraph 15)
D.“And they’ve become a very convenient scapegoat, because every time there’s an al-Shabab attack in Kenya, the government’s very quick to point the finger” ( Paragraph 15)
E. “The relationship between extremism and marginalization is really very understudied. Nobody really knows what tips people over the edge into extremism.” ( Paragraph 17)
F. “But what the U. N. has negotiated is this internship program so refugees can volunteer. One of the girls in the book volunteers as a young teacher.” ( Paragraph 21)

Which statement best describes Ben Rawlence’s purpose for writing his book?
A. to encourage the international community to get more involved with the Somali refugee crisis
B. to deepen his readers’ connection to and understanding of the hardships endured by Somali refugees
C. to help readers understand the crisis in Somalia and how it has affected Kenya by providing historical context
D. to draw attention to the refugee camp’s flaws, while also emphasizing its importance to the Somali people

What is the effect of Ben Rawlence comparing Dadaab to Tatooine?
A. The comparison helps readers understand the desert climate of Dadaab.
B. The comparison emphasizes the harsh environment and living conditions of the camp.
C. The comparison is intended to positively portray an otherwise miserable place.
D. The comparison emphasizes how much physical space the camp takes up.

What connection does the author create between refugees in Dadaab and refugees elsewhere in the world?