Lady of Nazareth
College
Amman – Jordan
Name Grade 8th Program Internationa Subject Literature
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Worksheet Title ‘Boy, Everywhere’ Date:
Chapter 2
Objective: Learners are supposed to explore the emotional and situational
aspects of the protagonist's experience encourage through critical thinking
and empathy.
Instructions for students: Read Chapter 2 carefully, then answer the
questions below. Write full sentences for short-answer questions.
A. Multiple choice — Choose the best answer
1. Why does Sami insist on going immediately?
A) He wants to play football.
B) He believes it’s his fault Mama and Sara were hurt.
C) He wants to speak to Joseph’s dad.
D) He wants to pick up his football boots.
2. What is Joseph’s mama doing when she first appears in the
doorway?
A) Packing a bag. B) Watching TV.
C) Listening to the radio. D) Cooking.
3. Which detail suggests the hospital received many injured
people?
A) The reception desk is empty.
B) Doctors in blue overalls rush from one place to the next.
C) The elevators are broken.
D) Sami finds Mama in the parking lot.
4. How does Sami react when he thinks about his role in the
incident?
A) Calm and resigned. B) Angry at Joseph.
C) Overwhelmed with guilt and grief. D) Indifferent.
5. Which phrase best describes the mood in the hospital
downstairs?
A) Quiet and peaceful. B) Busy and orderly.
C) Chaotic and traumatic. D) Cheerful and bright.
B. Short-answer questions (2–3 sentences each
6. Why does Sami think he “killed” his mama and sister? (Use evidence
from the text.)
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7. Explain why Joseph’s dad first tries to stop Sami from leaving the
house. What is he trying to do?
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8. Describe the scene in the hospital reception area. Mention at least two
sensory details (what Sami sees, smells, or hears).
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9. How does Sami finally learn that Mama and Sara are alive?
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[Link] does the author mean when she says “I wanted the ground to
open up and swallow me whole”? Explain in your own words.
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C. Vocabulary in context — match the word to its meaning
11. Match the words to their meanings:
sedated traipsed mayhem sobbed consultant
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B. A senior doctor or specialist…………………………………………
C. A state of chaos and disorder…………………………………………
D. Given medicine to make calm or
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E. Cried loudly…………………………………………
D. Inference & deeper thinking (
[Link] does Sami’s relationship with his parents (especially his mama
and Baba) influence his feelings and actions in this chapter? Give two
examples from the.
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[Link] are many small details (like the Coke, the MacBook, and the
charity benefit). Pick one such detail and explain how it helps make the
scene feel real or how it reveals character.
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E. Short writing task
[Link] you are Sami, two days after the events in the passage. Write
a diary entry (about 120–180 words) reflecting on what happened, how
you feel, and what you wish you could change or have done
differently. Use first person and show emotions.
Content & relevance: mentions events, feelings, and reflection.
Emotional depth: shows guilt, fear, hope, etc.
Language & coherence: clear paragraphs, correct tense, first person.
Mechanics: spelling/punctuation.
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“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” — Theodore Roosevelt