Characters
Setting
Plot Events
Themes
Vocabulary
100

 Who is the main character in the story?
 

Kamal

100

 In which country does A Little Piece of Ground take place?


 Palestine

100

 What event opens the story in Chapter 1?

 Kamal is playing football with his friends.

100


 What is the theme of hope?


The theme is represented by Kamal's longing for freedom.

100

What does the word "intimidation" mean as used in the story?
 

The act of making someone feel frightened or overawed.

200

 What is the name of Kamal’s best friend?
 

Ahmed

200

Describe the setting of Kamal's home.

A small, crowded area affected by conflict.

200

What obstacle does Kamal face in his daily life?

The presence of soldiers and restrictions on movement.

200

 How does friendship play a role in the story?
 

It provides support and comfort during tough times.

200

Define "occupation" in the context of the novel.


Control of a territory by a foreign military force.


300

 Which character is described as being very supportive of Kamal?

Kamal's father

300

What is the significance of the school in the story?
 

It represents a place of hope and normalcy for children.

300

 How does Kamal's football game get interrupted?


Soldiers arrive and force them to disperse.

300

What theme does the presence of soldiers in the story represent?

  1. Oppression and Fear
  2. Loss of Childhood
  3. Resistance and Identity
  4. Human Cost of Conflict
300

 What does "resilience" mean?
 

The ability to recover quickly from difficulties.

400


 What role does the character of the soldier play in Kamal's story?

a source of conflict and tension

400

 How does the setting impact Kamal’s daily life?


It creates constant fear and limits freedom.

400

 What does Kamal dream about throughout the first three chapters?

 He dreams of having a normal life and playing football freely.

400

 How does the theme of loss manifest in Kamal's experiences?
 

Kamal loses his sense of normalcy and safety.

400

What is a "checkpoint"?

 A point where vehicles and people are inspected, often by soldiers.

500


How does Kamal's relationship with his family change throughout the first three chapters?
 

Kamal feels more responsibility and is affected by the conflict.

500

 What changes occur in the setting by the end of chapter three?

 Increased military presence and checkpoints.

500

Describe a major conflict introduced in the first three chapters.
 

The struggle between daily life and the impact of war.

500

 What does the title "A Little Piece of Ground" symbolize?
 

The desire for a safe, personal space amidst chaos.

500


 Explain the term "displacement" as it relates to the story.
 

Being forced to leave one's home or country.