Vocabulary
Emmer
ancient Mesopotamian wheat used to feed farm animals
main character, going to be apprentice to Sidah
Jomar
What is the setting of our story?
Mespotamia, headed to Ur, time of great drought
How does Zefa feel about food?
she values it highly, wants more of it
Bazaar
marketplace where goods are traded
Lyre
musical instrument
Zefa
Why is Jomar going to Ur?
he is going to be Sidah's apprentice
How does Jomar feel about Zefa's music?
he notices that it is more grown up now, no longer childish
Date
sweet fruit that grows on a palm tree
Canal
water passageway
the name of Jomar's dad
Durabi
What effect has the drought had on Zefa?
What did Jomar feel when the men showed up around Zefa?
he tried to hide his anger and fear
Drought
prolonged period of no rain
Resevoir
man-made lake
man sent to check on the status of the reservoirs and canals
Malak
Why did Jomar agree to stay with the men?
to protect Zefa
What did Jomar promise Zefa at the end of chapter 5?
to protect her
Jomar's mom
Lilan
Tamarisk
Nanna
Why does Sidah need an apprentice?
his only son died
Why did Lilan and Durabi send Jomar and Zefa away?
there is a great drought
Why are the men allowed to take Zefa?
they are officials from the city