Two Old Women
What was The Peoples' favorite food source?
Moose
What literary work is frequently referenced in Daniel Nayeri's novel?
1,001 Nights
What does Elinor disapprove about Marianne and Willoughby's relationship??
That they are too openly affectionate with one another
Is the cafe big or small?
Small
This animal stands for bravery and pride in the Maasai culture.
What is a lion
Who first told the author, Velma Wallis, the story of the two old women?
Her mother
What is one motif expressed in the novel?
Possible answers:
Love, violence, racism, culture, refugees, immigration, storytelling, etc.
What is the meaning of the word droll?
amusingly odd or comical
Why does Fumiko want to go back in time?
She wants to prevent the breakup with her boyfriend
The type of tribe that travels from place to place instead of living in one place all the time, usually in order to find grass for their animals.
What is a nomadic tribe?
Who left the old women his hatchet?
Shruh Zhuu (Ch'idzigyaak's grandson)
What is one aspect of taroff?
- Politely Declining and Offering things
- Humility, Politeness, Hospitality
"I did, said ____________, with a composure of voice, under which was concealed an emotion and distress beyond anything she had ever felt before. She was mortified, shocked, confounded." Who is the speaker and why does he or she feel this way?
Elinor
What is his other occupation besides a novelist?
Playwright
How do Maasai consider if a man is wealthy or not.
By the amount of cows
What do the two old women compare themselves to soon after they are abandoned?
babies
pg. 23 "We are like babies."
In what way does Daniel Nayeri's narrative style mirror Scheherazade's storytelling technique?
Both authors employ repetition and split stories into multiple parts, leaving them unfinished at times, allowing for continued interest.
Where did Willoughby save Marianne?
On a steep hill in the rain near Barton
Where is the only seat cafe visitors can travel back in time?
The seat where the ghost woman sits
Even though the whole village helps to discipline and raise a child, this man is the most feared among children in the village.
Who is "The Pinching Man?"
What are some similarities and differences between Sa' and Ch'idzigyaak? (Name at least two of each.)
Similarities: Both were married but their husbands died, saw older women being abandoned in their past, endured a lot of hardship in their lives
Differences: Sa' - more brave and optimistic, was left behind by her band as a young woman, was viewed as odd by her band because she acted more like a man
Ch'idzigyaak - more worried and less optimistic, saw her grandmother left behind, has a daughter and grandson
Why did Daniel and his family flee to the United States?
Daniel's mother became a Christian and she was persecuted by Iranian officials. They threatened to kill her.
How does Elinor show sense and how does Marianne show sensibility?
Elinor shows no emotion while Marianne shows her emotion
What can be considered a major theme in Before The Coffee Gets Cold?
Regret and how self-reflection and personal action can help to overcome regret
Getting the firewood and water for the home is a job for the ________ in the Maasai culture.
What are girls?