What reason does Omar give Salan for why he doesn't attend school?

• A. He is too busy with chores
• B. He didn't need to go to school to learn to take care of Hassan
• C. He hates school
• D. He plans to move away

Answer: (B)

Omar’s reasoning centers on learning through what he does at home and for his family, not through formal classes. He tells Salan that taking care of Hassan doesn’t require going to school because the caregiving skills he needs come from daily life and his role in the family. This highlights how, in their refugee camp context, practical duties and family responsibilities can be learned outside the classroom and are essential for their day-to-day survival. The other reasons—being busy with chores, hating school, or planning to move away—don’t fit the moment or the explanation he offers, which focuses on the usefulness of home-based caregiving knowledge.