Characters
Who is the main character who plays the violin?
Rami
"It is a boyish face, a thousand years old."
Oxymoron
or
Hyperbole
What does the wind symbolize?
Freedom
Whose story was this?
Their first date was at the movies.
Nor and Mustafa
Why are the characters on the boat? Describe the boat and why it is so expensive for a ticket.
1. War/town was destroyed, making them refugees
2. No paddles, motor broken, and it could break at any moment
3. The boat is $1,000 and is a one way ticket to a new life
Who is the protagonist in Suke's story?
The White Stallion
"The Wind curled like a cat around the boat"
Simile
What does the Dark Lord symbolize?
Greed, fear, and oppression.
Whose story was this?
Her son was born premature, but was kept alive with love and care.
What does the Dark Lord do when he loses the race?
1. Raise taxes
2. Attempt to take the White Stallion
Which character is 6 years old?
Bashar
"The sea was a blanket of black silk."
Metaphor
What does the violin symbolize?
Connection and hope.
How did Youssef and Hassan end up on the boat? What is their story/how did they get separated?
Soldiers came to their house and they had to run because their bully, Ahmed, gave them up. Their father sent them in another direction to keep them safe while he was a distraction. Their father was killed.
Why does Rami start playing the violin?
To pass the time and get the refugees through the night.
Who is the antagonist of Suke's story?
The Dark Lord
"The story flew on the wind, twisting and turning like smoke."
(2 answers)
Personification and Simile
What does the lemonade and flatbread symbolize?
Connection to the past and each other.
Who gave Rami his violin?
The orchestra conductor.
What types of stories does the horsehead fiddle learn?
Stories about love, friendship, grief, and loss.
Name all the characters on the boat.
Rami, Mohammed + Bini, Youssef, Hassan, Amani, Bashar, Nor, and Mustafa.
"The music rose, wrapping around them like a warm blanket."
Simile
Why is the violin important in both stories?
The violin is important in both stories because it symbolizes hope, connection, and the power of music to heal and bring people together during difficult times.
What type of story is the White Stallion? (genre)
Fable
What does Rami, Nor, Youssef, and Mohammed bring with them on the boat?
Rami: violin
Nor: a shawl or sweater
Youssef: lemonade
Mohammed: flatbread