How do different characters respond to Leila’s murder?

Here, the student should compare and contrast different elements of each characters identity—gender, religion, nationality, etc.—and consider how each element influences that characters reaction to the murder.

How does the relationship Riad’s father wants Riad to have with Yahya differ from the relationship he has with Hadj Mohamed?

In this question, Students are allowed to look at the relationship between the two sets of brothers. They should consider the history of the two relationships and consider the hypocrisy of Riad's father's relationship with his brother and the type of relationship he wants his sons to have.

What is the primary focus of Riad’s schooling in Syria?

This question asks the student to consider all of the elements of Riad's education and determine which elements are most important to the people who are overseeing Riad's...