Which two characters are the central figures of the story?

• A. Fatuma and Omar
• B. Omar and Fatuma
• C. Omar and Hassan
• D. Fatuma and Hassan

Answer: (C)

Two brothers drive the story, with the narrative centered on their experiences and relationship. Omar is the narrator, and his younger brother Hassan is by his side through the refugee camp life, schooling hopes, and daily challenges. Their bond and the choices they make together shape almost every major moment in the book, so Omar and Hassan are the pair whose lives the plot most clearly follows. Fatuma, their mother, is an important presence who influences events, but the story’s main focus remains on Omar and Hassan and how they navigate everything together.