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?