Quotes
And books-so many books, they seemed to burst from the shelves.
She has never seen a library like this because in school girls don’t get big libraries. It will overwhelmingly excite her because she loves to read.
Who wrote the book Omar gave Amal at the river?
Hafiz! She mainly writes poetry.
What color roses did Amma grow?
Red
Encased
In a case
Why do you think Amal say she didn’t know there were other colors of roses beside red?
1. Amal grew up underprivileged
2. Good explanation.
“And that’s why you’re holding my book?”
What does Jawad learn about Amal in this situation?
He learns that she can read, write, and do math. Jawad, surprisingly, tells her how he used to read And that the last time he read one of the books in the library was when he was Amals age.
Did Amal reveal she stole books?
No! She says she borrowed the books because they were collecting dust and she missed reading.
I looked at the book in my hand. I knew I shouldn’t have touched it.
Why did Amal say this?
Good explanation.
Pruning
To trim plants by cutting dead or overgrown branches
Why do you think Jawad wasn’t mad at Amal for borrowing books?
A good explanation.
For the first time since I came here, I felt happy.
The books bring her happiness
What color was the book Omar gave Amal at the river?
What color was the book Amal grabbed out of the library?
Orange, Green
What do Amma and Nareen have in common in this chapter?
Their love for roses.
Obscured
Not discovered
“I have my eyes and ears in the household,”she said. “The person responsible has been handled.”
What do you think Nareen did? And to who?
A good explanation of who and why.
“My mother loves to garden, too…”
Why did Amal say this to Nasreen?
1. To relate to her
2. Good explanation
What 4 genres does Amal mention are in the library?
Poetry, fiction, history, and biography
Who’s miss Sadia’s favorite poet?
Allama Iqbal
Matron
A woman who has charge of the domestic affairs of a hospital, prison, or other institutions
Why do books bring Amal such happiness?
They provide her a sense of calmness because she forgets everything else.
Was it really a crime stealing a book gathering dust?
Why does she say this?
Good explanation.
What book did Jawad mention to Amal?
Stranger in Al-Andalus
Why does Mumtaz need to show have to show Amal the iron settings?
Amal was blamed because somebody said she burned Nasreen’s kamiz
Shawl
A piece of knitted fabric used to cover head and shoulders
What happened next?
One example.