Catastrophe & Culprit

Read chapters 12 & 13. 

What happens while Fadi is at school? How will this make things different for their family in the United States? 

Chapters 10 & 11

Why is Fadi in the trunk of his father's taxi? What is he trying to do? 

What steps did his father take to find Mariam?  Do you think this is a good idea? Explain. 

Chapters 6 & 7

Read chapters 6 and 7.
At his new school, Fadi “. . . felt as though he were hidden behind a camera lens, watching another world whirl past in shattered fragments.” 


What does this observation tell you about Fadi’s adaptation to his new school? Is he able to form friendships? What kinds of groups does he encounter at school?


Use complete sentences to answer the questions above.

Chapter 5: Reunion

Read Chapter 5, then answer the following questions in the comments section below.


1. What type of doll is Gulmina? Is this important? In what ways might this doll be viewed as a symbol of the west?






2. In what ways do family members reach out to Fadi, Noor, and their parents? What is life like in Uncle Amin’s house? 

Chapters 3 & 4

After reading chapters 3 & 4, answer the question in the comments below.

1. Why did Fadi’s father, Habib, choose to return to Afghanistan? What does this choice tell you about Habib? If you were a member of Habib’s family, how would you have felt about this decision?

 

2. What happens to Fadi’s sister, Mariam, as the family embarks on their escape from Afghanistan? How does each family member feel about what happens to Mariam?

Read chapter 1. (Pages 1-16) Answer the question below by commenting on Mrs. Austerberry's post.

Chapter 1 begins with the sentence, “It’s a perfect night to run away . . .” 

What is the family running from at the opening of the story? Describe at least three ways in which running away (or choosing to stay) is an important idea. How do you think it contributes to a theme?