Sal
What does Sal say he wishes to his father out of anger.
"Ama was my mother and father... You? you're nothing. It should have been you in that hospital bed. Not her" (222)
Who does Chachu bring up and insult during their fight.
"That woman is lucky she is dead... Or I would have taught her a lesson for interfering with you, teaching you all that religious garbage" (224)
How does Misbah describe Sal as an infant
She recalls him fondly, describing him as her entire world.
"You ate well. You slept liked a dream... Chubby and happy and sweet. The motel guests loved you" (Tahir 213).
Who approaches Noor in the liquor store and tells Chachu about her college applications.
Jamie Jensen
"Oh, right... You got suspended. I hope it doesn't affect college admissions" (217).
What do Sal and Noor nickname their kite?
Gandalf
"The name was a foregone conclusion, I'm surprised Noor remembered it's existence" (231).
What does Sal do to his burner phone?
He bashes the SIM card with a hammer and disposes of it.
"I know what you have, the leaves seem to whisper. I know what you've done" (221)
What does Noor carry in her backpack? (5 answers)
Her passport, prayer beads from Misbah, change of clothes, food, and water
"She was always ready to run. Everyday, she came to school wondering if this would be the day she had to get out" (230).
What does Misbah recall that happened to Sal and traumatized him.
What does Abu think they need to do with the motel, why?
He wants to sell the motel, his reasoning is that Ama's presence is too strong.
"He speaks Urdu, not Punjabi. But still, I understand. She is everywhere. The walls of this house weep" (221)
What song does Sal notice on Noor's phone, what album is it from?
I See You by Kygo, from Kids in Love
He is still closed off, afraid to ruin their relationship after everything that occurred.
"We only just became okay. Telling her will ruin this beautiful, fragile thing between us" (240)
Where did Noor get the money to pay for college applications.
She saved it, from being paid and from Eid.
"I used to change into Eid clothes at Salahudin's house. Auntie Misbah would call in sick for me" (224)
How did Abu react to Sal's assault? How did this change?
He starts drinking again, breaking his sober streak.
It changes from the large role he had in Sal's life to a minor one.
"Your father- my God, you were his pride and joy... But to your father, Salahudin? You were the solar system. Bigger. The universe itself" (213)
Where does Sal take Noor when he finds her.
Veil Meadows
"It's this perfect, silent emerald in Sierra Nevada. The grass is tall and soft, cut through with dozens of thick-banked streams that are a deep, video game blue" (233).
What constellation does Noor fawn over, making Sal jealous.
Orion's Belt
"He's my celestial boyfriend... so noble with his bow" (235).
Who is Ellen Ellis, how is she important?
What does Noor throw at Chachu after their altercation?
What does Misbah pray for after Sal's assault?
That Sal will not remember, and that the man responsible is punished.
What occurs in Veil Meadows that changes Noor and Sal's relationship?
They kiss😱😱😱😱😱😱
"Everything falls away. There are no shadows between us. We're bound together, her lips on mine" (237)
What calming technique does Sal teach to Noor
His breathing exercise, 5 seconds in, 7 seconds out.
Where does Sal wish he could send Chachu? (3 possible answers)
Off the planet, into the vacuum of space. Or to Mordor where the orcs could eat him.
(238)
Who does Noor wish to help her during the fight, why wouldn't this person interfere?
Brooke, she looks the other way in the presence of hostility and the rage of men.
226
What does Misbah comment about children?
"Children are the greatest dream of all. A dream manifest- walking, talking, and venturing into the wide world. Open to success and joy and greatness. Open to spectacular possibility. But open to destruction, also" (214)
A strange, empty white space, similar to a funeral shroud or morgue floor or an asylum wall.
What secret power would Noor pick?
Transfiguration into a dragon with a blue stomach
(234)