Chapter 1-4
Chapter 5-8
Chapter 9-12
Chapter 13-16
Chapter 17-18
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Where did they have to wait Mama?
They had to wait for her by the mosque on the corner.
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Why did Samar make grunting, squeaking noises?
Because she was deaf.
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Why did Ayesha have a problem finding Dr. Leila's surgery?

Because it was all changed due to the war.

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What did Ayesha have to pretend to be?
That she was wounded.
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What did the other woman want the medicines for?
To give them to her daughter.
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Why could Ayesha hardly bear to look at Granny?
Because Granny looked worn and beaten.
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Could Ayesha sleep the night before crossing the green line? WHY?
No, she couldn't. She knew it was very dangerous.
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Why was Ayesha grateful to the boy?
Because he had helped her.
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What made Ayesha think Abu Bashir was nice?
That she had a daughter.
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Why was Mrs Zainab annoyed?
Because Ayesha had disappeared.
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What were the colours on the flags?
Green and black.
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 How did Ayesha know it was going to rain?
Because of the clouds.
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Why do you think Dr. Leila wanted her aunt to go to the kitchen?
Because she knew that she didn't like Ayesha.
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Why do you think Abu Bashir is worried about the men at the second checkpoint?
Because they are from his other side.
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Why did Ayesha feel like a film star?
Because people praised her and asked her questions.
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What was Granny squatting over?
A small keresone stove.
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 What would happen if Ayesha spoke just one sentence?
The soldiers would know that she was from the other side.
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Why didn't Ayesha want to leave Dr. Leila?
Because she treated her very well.
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Which simile did Ayesha use to describe herself in the ambulance?
That she was like a monkey.
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What did Ayesha notice about Latif?
That he was thin and dirty.
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Who was now living at the flat?
Refugees, squatters and poor people.
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What is the name of the man?
Abu Boutros.
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Why do you think Dr. Leila doesn't want to grow up to be hateful?
Because she doesn't want more wars.
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Which words tell you that Abu Bashir liked Ayesha?
"I'll tell Lamis all about you"
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Where was Samar moving to? Describe the whole situation.
She was moving to a new flat. The flat would be only for them. She would start attending classes again.
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