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Questions 1-5 of 26:

1.

Why is Alia glad that Ajit is gone? (from Chapter 6 - Alia)

He was the only person who knew she was capable of fleeing.

Not having a driver means that Alia can drive herself.

He was getting too old and could no longer be an efficient driver for her.

She wanted him to be able to go home to his family.

2.

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

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.

She knows the family cannot afford such an extravagant party.

3.

Why are Alia and Widad not all that close as sisters? (from Chapter 3 - Alia)

Widad is very religious and Alia is more liberal and reckless, thinking Widad boring.

They had a severe argument as teenagers that neither of them have fully recovered from.

They live far apart and seldom get to see one another.

Widad looks down on Alia, thinking herself superior.

4.

Why is Manar so cold towards Souad? (from Chapter 9 - Souad)

She does not want to live in Beirut and thinks it is Souad's fault.

She is angry at her mother for being drunk and depressed after Elie left instead of looking after them. She also resents her for Elie's abandonment.

Souad will not allow her the freedom she desires as a young teenager.

She and Souad are very alike and subsequently, their personalities clash.

5.

What is Atef's dark secret regarding Mustafa? (from Chapter 11 - Atef)

He knows where Mustafa is buried but cannot bring himself to go to the grave.

He wishes he had died instead of Mustafa.

He gave up Mustafa's name to their torturers.

He accidentally killed Mustafa.

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