Parvez
What is Parvez' son named?
Ali
What is Ali's father named?
Parvez
Does the father and son have a good relationship?
No
Quote: "The taxidrivers worked at night to avoid..." What word is missing?
Their wifes
What does Bettina work as?
A prostitute
What does Parvez do for a living?
Are Ali born in England?
No, he was born in Pakistan
Why does Parvez like to work at night?
To avoid his wife
Quote: "Parvez decided to take the night of and go out with the boy (Ali). They could talks things over. To Parvez' surprise the boy refuse to accompany him." What happens next?
Ali says he already has an appointment
What is Parvez' regular costumer called?
Bettina
Which country is Parvez originally from?
Pakistan
Does Ali have a girlfriend?
No, but he used to
Why is Ali upset with his dad?
He thinks his dad, does not respect
their religion
Quote: "When, finally, he opened the door, Ali was praying. The boy didn't even glance his way" What happens next?
The dad beats him
What country do Ali and Parvez' live in?
England
What does Parvez think is up with Ali?
He thinks Ali is on drugs
Why is Ali really religious?
Because he lives in England now and wants to remember his origin
Who does Parvez talk to about personal stuff?
Bettina
Quote: "When he returned to his room, Parvez sprang across the hall and set his ear to Ali's door. Once this clue had been established, Parvez watched him at other times." What happens next?
How is the dad's relationship to alcohol?
He does not want his religion to stop him from drinking. He drinks (maybe too much)
Why is the dad not religious anymore?
When he moved to England, he wanted to be like everyone else
What is Ali studying?
Accountant
How long have Bettina and Parvez know each other?
3 years
Quote: "Then why is he letting a woman like you touch him like that? What kind of woman am I to be spoken to like that?" How does Bettina react?
She gets out of the taxi while it is still driving
How long have Parvez been a taxidriver?