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Questions 1-5 of 26:

1.

What specific memory does Alia have of Mustafa in this chapter? (from Chapter 3 - Alia)

He once found a bird in a storm and nursed it back to health, letting her hold and stroke it.

He used to play football in the garden and once broke a window.

He threw a tea cup to the floor, smashing it, during a fight with Alia.

He gave her her first cigarette when they were young.

2.

Why is Salma not 100% truthful about what she sees in Alia's coffee cup? (from Chapter 1 - Salma)

She does not want the other women to know Alia's fortune.

She knows that Alia does not really believe in reading coffee dregs, and does not want to bother her with too many details.

She has seen flight and tribulations and does not want to ruin her daughter's wedding.

She is not completely sure of the meaning of what she has seen and does not want to give false information.

3.

Why is Mustafa so drawn to Imam Bakri? (from Chapter 2 - Mustafa)

He is charismatic, well-respected, and unlike the other imams that Mustafa knows.

He is very casual and nonchalant towards religion.

Mustafa sees him as a father figure, as he did not get on well with his own father.

He gets heavily involved in politics which is one of Mustafa's keen interests.

4.

How does Riham feel different to the other women at Farida's house? (from Chapter 8 - Riham)

She is the only one who is devoutly religious.

She is younger and does not have a child of her own.

She is more educated than them and it shows in their conversations.

The other women come from easier childhoods than she does.

5.

What does Manar surmise is the arrangement between Adam, Jimmy, and Ariana? (from Chapter 12 - Manar)

Adam and Jimmy are both in love with Ariana.

Ariana is leading both men on but has no intention of being with either.

Adam and Ariana used to be together and Adam is still in love with her although she does not feel the same way.

Adam likes Ariana, Ariana likes Jimmy, and Jimmy is a free agent.

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