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Salt Houses Quiz

Hala Alyan

This Study Guide consists of approximately 78 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Salt Houses.

Salt Houses by Hala Alyan

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+Chapters Summary and Analysis

Chapter 1 - Salma

Chapter 2 - Mustafa

Chapter 3 - Alia

Chapter 4 - Atef

Chapter 5 - Riham

Chapter 6 - Alia

Chapter 7 - Souad

Chapter 8 - Riham

Chapter 9 - Souad

Chapter 10 - Linah

Chapter 11 - Atef

Chapter 12 - Manar

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Salt Houses Quiz

Hala Alyan

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

He gave her her first cigarette when they were young.

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.

2.

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

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

3.

Why are Linah and Zain able to intuit what the other is thinking? (from Chapter 10 - Linah)

They have grown up together, only a few months apart in age, and are very close friends.

Being cooped up in an apartment for weeks has enabled them to learn about each other very closely.

They have similar personalities to one another.

They are usually upset by the same things, which unifies them.

4.

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

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

He was Lebanese, very attractive, and wealthy.

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

He was funny and sweet and charming.

5.

Why does Manar apologize to Gabe in her head when she takes the joint from Jimmy? (from Chapter 12 - Manar)

She feels like smoking with Jimmy is being unfaithful to Gabe.

She is pregnant and knows she should not be smoking.

She should not be getting intoxicated whilst away from home.

Gabe is very against drugs and smoking and would be disappointed in her.

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