Who's That?
Fadi's younger sister, left behind as the family flees Afghanistan.
Mariam
But it wasn't his fault, it was mine. I have no honor. I didn't protect Mariam.
Fadi, feeling guilty thinking about Mariam
Zafoona confesses to her sister that she feels responsible for Mariam's loss.
The kitchen table at Uncle Amin's house.
Why do all of the main characters in this story feel so guilty?
They feel responsible for losing Mariam.
What are the names of the bullies in this story?
Felix and Ike
Fadi's older sister, who gets a job at McDonald's to help support the family.
Noor
"Where is your ghayrat?"
Zafoona to Habib
Habib tells his family that they have to leave Afghanistan.
Why can't Fadi join the photography club?
There's a $50 fee to join, and his family can't afford it.
How old is Mariam?
She's 6.
Fadi's parents. (Must get both!)
Zafoona and Habib
"Come to me, my yummy in the bummy tummy."
Mariam, excited about some cheese.
The city that Fadi's family comes to in the US.
Fremont, CA. (San Francisco is an acceptable answer!)
Why did Habib have to grow a beard?
When the Taliban took over, they imposed new rules, one of which being that men had to grow beards.
What city in Afghanistan does Fadi's family flee from?
Jalalabad
Fadi's first new school friend; we see her running for class president on the first day of school.
Anh
"One missing kid is enough."
Noor to Fadi, after she sees him trying to sneak out and find Mariam.
Mariam and Fadi dig up Mariam's treasures here.
The backyard of their home in Afghanistan.
Why did the family decide to flee Afghanistan?
Zafoona was very sick and couldn't get medical treatment in Afghanistan.
Who is Zalmay?
Fadi's cousin
Fadi's art teacher; she encourages him to join the photography club.
Ms. Bethune
"As a Pukhtun, I am insulted you are leaving my house."
Uncle Amin, as Fadi's parents tell him they're moving into an apartment of their own.
Fadi sees Ms. Bethune for the first time.
The park near his home.
Why did the family originally decide to move back to Afghanistan?
Habib had earned his PhD in Agriculture and wanted to help Afghan farmers learn to grow food.
What job does Habib get to support his family?
He becomes a taxi driver.