Salt Houses Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 26:

1.

Why was Souad initially so drawn to Elie? (from Chapter 7 - Souad)

He was Lebanese, very attractive, and wealthy.

He told her a story from his past which earned her trust.

Because he did not give her the same kind of attention that she was used to getting from other men.

He was funny and sweet and charming.

2.

Why does Atef write letters? (from Chapter 4 - Atef)

He wants to unburden himself from the guilt he feels about Mustafa.

His doctor thinks it might help him clear his mind and recover from the trauma of the war.

He does not want to have a diary or journal because that would look too obvious in his office.

He wants to write down his thoughts so that he is never able to forget the details of what happened.

3.

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

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

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

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

Not having a driver means that Alia can drive herself.

4.

Why does Atef want the children to go to an international school? (from Chapter 4 - Atef)

So they can improve their English and their international career prospects.

So that he can get a job teaching at an international university.

So they can make friends from all kinds of backgrounds.

So they can be "on the right side of things".

5.

Why does Mustafa not ask Aya to marry him? (from Chapter 2 - Mustafa)

He does not love her enough.

He does not know if he will be able to support her, her siblings, and her dying mother.

He is unsure of whether she will marry her other suitor or not.

He knows that because she is from a poverty-stricken background, his family and friends would not approve.

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