Characters
What ethnicity is Dèja?
African American
Where did Ben move from and what family member moved with him?
Arizona
In what city and state did the 9/11 attacks happen?
New York City, New York
Who does Dèja live with?
Mom, Dad, Ray, Leda
Name the building in which Dèja lives in.
Avallon
Name Dèja's two best friends?
Ben and Sabeen
What country is Dèja's mother from?
Jamaica
In what year did the 9/11 Attacks happen?
2001
Where does her siblings go to when Dèja is in school?
What did Dèja learn in class that all buildings need?
A strong foundation
What is the name of the teacher that witnessed the 9/11 attacks?
Miss Garcia
When Ben and Dèja skipped school, where did they go?
The 9/11 Memorial
The World Trade Center
Name three things in Dèja's Dad's suite case?
Flash light, picture of her Dad and coworkers, walkie talkie, name tag, bag of dust and ashes (page 211-216)
How planes were involved in 9/11?
Four Total Planes
Two in New York City
One at the Pentagon
One in Pennsylvania
Name two of the three languages that Sabeen speaks?
English, Turkish and Arabic (page 111)
What was the job title of Dèja's father when he worked in the towers?
Front Desk Security Team (page 208)
Name one place where one plane crashed other than New York City.
Pennsylvania or Washington, D.C.
What does Dèja do on the subway before she gets off with Ben?
Gives people on the subway food (Baklava)
What is the name of the school Dèja attends?
Brooklyn Collective Elementary
What is the name of the principle?
Mr. Thompson
What was the reason for Dèja's dad wanting her to leave schools?
He did not want them learning about the 9/11 attacks.
Who was the President during the 9/11 attack?
President George W. Bush
What is Dèja's first writing assignment in school?
BONUS: Did she turn it in?
Writing prompt about summer vacation
Bonus: no
What happens to Sabine at Ben's house when Ben and Dèja discuss the 9/11 Attacks?
Sabeen leaves crying.