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What language did the man who pulled the main character into the alley speak?
Arabic
Why did the main character never see his friend ever again?
After age 11, she became a woman and would never again show herself with uncovered face to a boy.
What is the name of the red fruit eaten in the story?
Jujubes
What is the name (stated in the story) of the main character?
Benyamine
What do Fatiha and the main character yell as they jump rope?
Vinegar! Vinegar!
What Jewish holiday is being celebrated at the beginning of the story?
Rosh Hashanah
How old was Fatiha when she met the main character? (2 answers)
8 or 9
How old was the main character when his Mother stopped bringing him to Fatiha's home?
9
Name 3 of the traditions for Rosh Hashanah stated in the book.
eat jujubes, eat apples soaked in honey, eat the head of a ram, eat fish, sacrifice a rooster and hen, not eating bitter herbs or sour dishes
Who came to comes to pick up the main character from Fatiha's house? (the 1st time)
His father
How does the main character lose his mother? (be specific)
He let go of her skirt in a bustling crowd
Name 3 things that Fatiha taught the main character?
read, to jump rope, count, sing, laugh
What does the main character call Fatiha's father and what does it mean?
Sidi Lardjouz, The Old gentleman
Where are the main character and his mother at the beginning of the story and why are they there?
They are in the rue de la Lyre and they are buying cones filled with Jujubes
Name 1 of the 3 Arabic cakes/pastries Fatiha brings the main character
mekrouds, galbelouzes, zalabias