What school does Kamran want to go to?
He wants to go to West Point Military Academy.
Who was Mrs.MacAvoy?
Mrs.MacAvoy was a social worker for the CPS that took Carley to the Murphy's
What is unique about Castro's message they hear over the television?
Castro announced that he said he would let people leave Cuba legally.
Define: Insinuate
Where did Kamran's family consider moving to?
They considered moving to either Mexico or Canada.
Who is the youngest Murphy?
Micheal Eric.
What was the name of the officer who saved Joseph's dad?
Mariano Padron.
Define: Tenacious
Tending to keep a strong hold
What did Kamran disguise as to get into the elevator?
He disguised as a mailman to get into the elevator.
In the beginning of the novel when they say a prayer (grace) what does Carley pray for?
Carley prays to leave the Murphy's.
In chapters 10-12 how does Waleed show a different side of himself?
He shows a different side of himself when he spoke up to one of the soldiers. He said "We are against whoever is dropping bombs on us"
Define: Incredulous
Doesn’t believe easily; skeptical
What group was Darius presumed to have joined?
He was presumed to have joined Al-Qaeda.
What did Carley learn from her stay at the Murphy's towards the end of the book?
She learned that real love is unconditional.
What kills Ivan on the trip from Cuba?
Sharks kill Ivan on the trip from Cuba.
Define: Cadet
A student who is training for the armed services
Who was the black widow?
Emily Reed was the black widow.
What did the sign above Carly's bed say?
Be Someone's Hero.
What happened to Hana?
Hana was handed over to a different boat as her family was drowning.
Define: Retribution
Something inflicted in response to something bad that happened; revenge