Characters
How does Nadira view Aisha?
Perfect, always saying and doing the right thing
How do the Bangladeshi people feel about the rain?
It's a good and positive part of their culture.
List three reasons people might migrate.
Poverty, persecution, war, better life/more money
What is Abba's greatest hope?
Aisha to go to Harvard
What grade is Aisha in at school?
12th
How does Nadira view herself?
Fat, lazy, ugly, not as smart
Where is Bangladesh located?
East of India.
List three reasons people DON'T migrate.
Family ties; cultural ties; dangerous journey; they may not get the same benefits and protections as other workers
Why is the purple coat important to Ma?
It gives her confidence and makes her feel like Jackie Kennedy
Why did the family want to go to Canada?
They were seeking asylum there after Special Registration in the US
What jobs did Abba have?
Sold candied nuts; worked on construction crew; mopped factory floors; bussed dishes in a restaurant
What was Bangladesh called before it became it's own country?
East Pakistan
What are the three D's that describe many migrant jobs?
Difficult
Dirty
Dangerous
What is Nadira's greatest hope/dream?
To be normal like the other kids
What does Ma buy from the Salvation Army before the girls came back to New York?
A purple coat
Does Ma work in a 99 cent store?
No, Auntie does.
What year did Bangladesh become a nation?
1972
Who was required to sign up for Special Registration?
Males age 16+; who were not US citizens or permanent residents; who came from 25 countries in Asia or North Africa where Al Qaeda was believed to operate
What is Aisha's greatest hope/dream?
To go to Harvard Medical School
Which character wears tight black T-shirts, goes to college, and has spiky hair?
Taslima
What is the family's last name?
Hossain
What is the capital city of Bangladesh?
Dhaka
What are three types of Green Cards people can get?
(1) Family members are legal residents of the US; (2) Employment--you have skills employers need; (3) Refugees whose lives are endangered if they stay in their home country
What is Uncle's greatest hope/dream?
That things will be more like they were in Bangladesh with women staying home and being respectful to him
Why did Abba give money to the mosque?
To save for college for Aisha and Nadira