Identify a turning point in the narrative where Omar experiences a moment of hope.

• A. A moment of despair, no change
• B. The family decides to leave the camps
• C. The moment he gains access to school or receives encouragement from a teacher; a program enrollment
• D. A violent event that ends schooling

Answer: (C)

A turning point hinges on a moment that opens real hope for the character’s future. When Omar gains access to school or receives encouragement from a teacher and enrolls in a program, his world shifts from focusing on daily survival to seeing a path forward. Education becomes a beacon—providing structure, support, and the belief that he can learn, grow, and pursue opportunities beyond the camp. This moment changes the trajectory of the narrative by introducing tangible prospects, mentors, and a sense of agency that wasn’t present before.

The other scenarios don’t carry the same immediate shift toward a hopeful future. A moment of despair with no change keeps the sense of stagnation; a family decision to leave the camps is important but not the proactive, education-centered pivot that directly fuels Omar’s sense of possibility; and a violent event that ends schooling would erase chances for growth rather than create hope.