Compare and contrast Aisha and Nadira.

Why do the Hossains go to Canada?

Why is Abba arrested?

How does Abba's arrest affect Nadira and Aisha?

Who is Taslima, and how does she cause her family grief?

Why does Aisha skip her interview at Barnard?

How does Nadira save Abba?

What is the significance of Aisha's valedictorian speech?

What happens at the Hossains' final appeal for residency?