Code of Honor
What group was Darius assumed to have joined?
Al-Qaeda
What is Carley's step dads name?
Denis
What was Mahmoud's little sister's name?
Hana
What was Toni's favorite Broadway Musical?
Wicked
Define Ubiquitous
existing or being everywhere, especially at the same time; omnipresent
Who did Kamran trust at the military facility?
Micky Hagan
A broken toy car
What was Mahmoud's dad's name?
Yosef
How old was Waleed?
Define Bilk
to defraud; cheat
How did Kamran know he was in Washington D.C. once he escaped from the government facility?
He saw the Washington Monument
What is the number on the mailbox at the foster home?
66
What phrase did the Jews hear every day from the Cuban policemen
Manyana
Rainer
Define Aberration
a state or condition markedly different from the norm
Why and when did Kamran almost shoot Darius?
When Kamran was in the enemies cave, he found Darius and thought he was a traitor to America and was going to shoot him.
During what month does the story begin?
It begins in March
How do all the stories connect
They connect in a few ways. Josef connects to Mahmoud's story when Mahmoud and his family get sheltered at Josef's little sister's home. Isabel's story connects to Josef's story because Abuelito, Isabel's grandpa, was an officer on the M.S. St. Louis.
What is Kamran's last name?
Smith
Define Abscond
leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection of or arrest for an unlawful action such as theft.
What were the requirements that Kamran needed to fulfill to go to Westpoint?
Kamran had to be in peak physical condition and had to have a letter of recommendation.
Why does Carley feel her name is unlucky?
Carley feels like this because her name has 13 letters in it.
What was Ruthie's husband's name?
Saul
What is the name of Carley's dog?
Define Robust
strong and healthy; vigorous.