What is Omar's primary goal by the end of the story?

• A. To return home as soon as possible.
• B. To seek education and a chance at a safer, hopeful future for himself and his family.
• C. To abandon schooling and pursue manual labor.
• D. To join a different camp.

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is that Omar’s goal is education as a path to safety and a better future for himself and his family. Throughout the story, schooling represents opportunity, stability, and a chance to grow skills that can lead to a more secure life despite living in a refugee camp. By the end, that focus on learning stays central, showing his belief that education can open doors for a safer, more hopeful future for both him and his family.

Rushing home isn’t the emphasis because the narrative centers on building a future in the present circumstances rather than a quick return to a possibly unreachable home. Abandoning schooling would contradict the thread of resilience and long-term planning that education provides. Moving to a different camp doesn’t capture the same idea either—the story foregrounds education as the key to improvement, not merely relocating.