Characters
Who are the two main protagonists of the story?
Semhar Ibrahim and Alimirah Kadafo
What story did Senait(the little girl) asks her mother to tell her before going to bed.
The story of the Cloud Weavers and Thief of sand.
How did Semhar break the tradition?
By weaving lower than usual.
What's Alimirah's job?
Sand and salt collector.
What did Alimirah get accused of by the Council at the end of the story ?
He was accused of stealing extra sand from the builders.
What sacrifice did Alimirah commit each day to help Semhar in her cause ?
He climbed and descend the towers in the morning to collect extra sand to Semhar.
What are the Afar people known for?
Building large towers to adapt to the Great Drying
How did Semhar notice that the Great Drying was ending?(Give one environmental observation)
The thick clouds getting lower/Cisterns getting emptier.
What are some of the punishments that can be applied when not following the rules of the Council (ex : stealing sand from the builders) ? Give two.
Loss of job
Loss of dignity
Banishment from the community