Early years
Where did Malaka's parents meet?
They worked together at a hotel
Where did she go for high school?
El Cerrito High School
Where did Malaka go for college?
She went to Syracuse University in New York
What's the American Dream
Freedom,Success,Stability
What happened after Malaka's dad asked Malaka's mom out on a date?
They got married and then they had Malaka (9 months later)
What was Malaka's major in college?
She chose marketing and journalism
Darren, Malaka's husband
What was Malaka's dad "American Dream"?
To live the "American Dream"
Where was Malaka born?
Los Angeles, California
Who was her high school crush?
Jorge, Mexican-Portuguese classmate
In what did Malaka work for Washington D.C., Virginia?
She got an entry-level non-profit organization job
Name Malaka's mom side of the family
Nanay (Grandmother), Tatay (Grandfather), Tito Marco (Uncle), Tito Arnel, Tita Pinky (Aunt)
What was Malaka's mom dream?
Her mom is Catholic and her dad is Muslim
Who did Malaka wanted to meet?
Who's Malaka co-worker?
David, the American-Korean co-worker
Name Malaka's step mother and step siblings from her dad side of the family
Step mother - Hala
Step siblings- Ahmed, Donnia, Saima
Why did Malaka's parents divorced?
Religious reasons and differences of opinions and values
What was the reason Malaka's mom moved to U.S.?
Her mom's family due to political reasons. She did not wanted to move
Malaka's mom wanted Malaka to become...what?
Her mom wanted her to become a : doctor, nurse, engineer, lawyer, accountant, or a business woman
How did Malaka described her wedding?
She described her wedding as "Filipino Egyptian- American Southern Baptist - Muslim wedding"
Where do Darren and Malaka go in Chapter 8
They went to visit Egypt
What is Malaka's dream?
To be happy and to make her parents proud