What's the difference between "qué" and "que" in spanish? also why in some cases does "qué" in a question mean "how" instead of "what" and how can i know which meaning they're trying to say?

¿dónde está? fill in the blanks activity hide details instructionsimagine that your partner can't remember where he/she put some of his or her belongings (pictured below). you will your partner by reminding him/her where things are. june 13 11: 59 pm unlimited attempts remaining grade settings external references70-71 questions modelo ¿dónde está mi pluma? tu pluma está al lado de la computadora. ¿dónde está mi maleta? ¿dónde están mis libros? ¿dónde están mis fotos? ¿dónde está mi horario? ¿dónde está mi reloj? ¿dónde está mi mochila?