Refugee Article Questions

1. Why does a refugee leave their home?
   1. They are looking for better work.
   2. They want to explore the world.
   3. They are pursuing their education.
   4. They are worried for their safety.
2. According to the article, what is the difference between immigrants and refugees?
   1. Immigrants leave their homes for education while refugees leave their homes for work.
   2. Immigrants move to neighboring countries while refugees moves to countries across oceans.
   3. Immigrants choose to leave their homes while refugees are forced to leave their homes.
   4. Immigrants want to raise their children elsewhere while refugees are fine with staying where they are.
3. What is the main idea of the text?
   1. Refugees and immigrants both leave their home counties and move to new ones, but the two groups move for very different reasons.
   2. Refugees must be legally recognized by their new country before they receive full protection, which can be a long process.
   3. Refugees voluntarily leave their homes in search of better employment and educational opportunities.
   4. Refugees are forced to leave their homes due to safety concerns and resettle in new countries, which can be a long and difficult process.
4. Why is it important for communities to support refugee populations? Use evidence from the text to support your answer. Remember the formula we went over in class: Signal Phrase + Comma + Quote + (Page Number) + Period + Explanation.

These questions are adapted from those provided on ReadWorks.