Arabic Words
What does "skety" mean?
Be quiet
What is Jude's brother's name?
Issa
Part 1: What happens at Issa's apartment?
It is raided by police.
What does the word "deference" mean? For an extra 100 points, use it correctly in a sentence.
To show respect.
What does the Arabic proverb "The offspring of ducks float" mean?
Children are like their parents
What does "habibti" mean?
Sweetheart
Who is Jude's best friend in Syria?
Fatima
Part 2: What does Jude not want to be perceived as or thought of as?
Someone needing rescuing, a stray dog.
What is a "monologue?" Use it correctly in a sentence for a bonus 100 points.
A monologue is a long speech delivered by one person.
What did Jude mean when she said, "I don't think you have to forget/in order to learn."
She did not need to "trade" her Syrian culture to grow her American culture.
What does "mahzozeen" mean?
Lucky
What role does Jude get in the school play?
Plumette
Part 3: What are two things Mama is doing on her own?
Going to the mosque
Learning English
What does "oppress" mean? Use it correctly in a sentence for 100 bonus points.
Oppressed means to use power or authority to (metaphorically) hold someone back.
What is the simile Jude uses to describe how much she misses Issa?
A rotting cavity
What does "adhan" mean?
Call to prayer
What is the name of Jude's ESL teacher?
Mrs. Ravenswood
Part 4: Why does Sarah think Layla is "weird?"
She doesn't act or look "American."
What does it mean if someone has "punch?"
They have spirit or a spark.
Explain the Arabic proverb "She makes you feel/like a loaf of freshly baked bread."
It is said about the nicest, kindest people. The people who help you rise/lift you up.
What does "taali" mean?
Come here
Name the three people Jude lives with in the United States.
Uncle Mazin, Aunt Michelle, Sarah (cousin)
Part 5: Describe how Aunt Michelle, Layla's mom, and Mrs. Ravenswood respond to Jude wearing a hijab.
Aunt Michelle: It's ok if you do, but you don't have to.
Layla's mom: Celebratory
Mrs. Ravenswood: Takes it in stride.
In Mrs. Ravenswood's class, the students learn some American slang. Define "bougie" and "dope." Use each in a sentence for a bonus 100 points.
Bougie is fancy. Dope is cool.
What does Layla mean when she says that she doesn't belong anywhere?
She feels like she doesn't belong in Lebanon (because she's American), and she doesn't belong in the US (because she doesn't "look" American).