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Questions 1-5 of 26:

1.

Why does Riham keep swimming further without looking back? (from Chapter 5 - Riham)

She feels left out by her cousins and Souad, and wants to get as far away as possible.

She does not realize how far out she has swum until it is too late.

She wants to avoid eye contact with Bassam, and wants her body to be invisible.

She feels suffocated by the heat and wants to get to where it is deeper and cooler.

2.

Why does Salma feel bad about giving Alia such an elaborate wedding? (from Chapter 1 - Salma)

She knows the family cannot afford such an extravagant party.

Her other daughter, Widad, had a very plain wedding.

Alia does not enjoy large festivities so Salma feels selfish.

Alia's father is not around to see the wedding.

3.

Why is everyone so shocked when Atef yells at them to stop fighting? (from Chapter 11 - Atef)

They did not realize he was listening.

He is usually very quiet and non-confrontational.

Hearing him scream made them realize how ridiculous they were all being.

The volume of his voice alarmed them.

4.

Why is Riham not embarrassed about vomiting in front of everyone? (from Chapter 5 - Riham)

She is overcome with emotion at Alia's reaction to her near-drowning.

She knows that vomiting saved her life as it enabled her lungs to bring in air again.

She almost died and feels less self conscious because of it.

She is in shock from the incident and cannot process the people around her.

5.

What is Souad generally known for? (from Chapter 7 - Souad)

Her unwillingness to conform.

Her temper.

Her ambition to move to somewhere exciting.

Her fearlessness.

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