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Pg.178:
"Thank you," I manage to squeak. After all that happened, Emily said we were good friends?
What does that tell you about Emily?
She is kind,sweet, and good-hearted.
Pg. 146:
"Yeah, well, we might be ketchup and mustard bottles this year," I mumble.
Why do you think Amina doesn't tell Rabiya about what's really happening between her and Soojin?
She's probably too ashamed of what she did and might be scared Rabiya would think of her as a bad friend or a "backbiter".
Pg. 149:
What is the figurative language in...
"I hear the garage door open and his car engine roar to life."
A metaphor. She is comparing the car engine to a roaring lion.
Pg. 153:
"I swallow hard. I can't remember ever seeing my father this upset. Baba seems to become aware of me and tries to smile in my direction."
What can you tell about Baba's character from what happened?
He is caring and thoughtful.
Pg. 154:
"I can feel the warm air blowing, but it doesn't seem to make a difference as my teeth chatter from something other than the cold."
Why are her teeth chattering?
She's both scared and upset because of what happened at the center.
Pg.152:
What is the figurative language in...
"I'm sure that Mustafa, who's on the other side of me in the backseat of our minivan, can hear my heart beating through my thick jacket."
It is hyperbole.
"I can't sit here any longer. I'm going to check out what happened, he finally says. "You coming?"
"Mama said to wait here."
"Well, you can wait if you want."
What does this tell you about Mustafa?
He is impatient.
He is worried and curious.
He deeply cares about the center.
Pg.151:
"Why would anyone want to ruin our beautiful center? What would they get out of that?"
Why do you think someone would do that?
It's probably a hate crime against the Muslim community to send a clear message that they aren't welcome.
What is the figurative language in...
"Something in my chest breaks into pieces as I survey the room."
A metaphor.
Pg. 168:
"There are many things about life in America that are very good." Thaya Jaan says. "And I'm starting to think you may be right."
Why do you think Thaya Jaan is changing his opinion on living in the United States?
He could see how the Muslim community there are living like brothers and sister and how the government is supportive and protective of all people.
Pg. 180:
Why do you think Soojin didn't change her name?
answers may vary
Pg. 178;
Explain the figurative language in...
"Wow, that's so nice of you," I interrupt. A wave of gratitude washes over me. and my eyes fill with tears."
It is a metaphor. She is comparing her feeling of gratitude to a wave that is washing over her.
Pg. 181:
How is everything that's happening affecting Amina and changing her?
answers may vary
Pg.179:
Many people outside the Muslim community are offering help and support. What does that tell you about the people of Milwaukee?
They are all loving and caring. They are open minded and very supportive. They build a whole community by sticking with each other against hatred and prejudice.