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1. Who is Mina meeting from her family in Lesbos and why is this significant?

Mina is meeting her brother Mazen in Lesbos, and this is significant because he is the only member of her family from whom she is not estranged.

2. In "You Made Me Do It," who encourages Mina to write about her experiences and why?

In "You Made Me Do It," the unnamed writer encourages Mina to write about her experiences with refugees because he himself had difficulty doing it and he wants her to bear witness.

3. What is one of Emma's most defining characteristics, according to Mina?

One of Emma's most defining characteristics is that she has a strong sex drive and often seeks out young, attractive men.

4. Why does Francine not like Emma?

Francine does not like Emma because she thinks Emma is too "hetero," and also, Emma ignored Francine when they first met.

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