Po
Who gives Po sunglasses and how do they help her?
Ezequiel buys Po sunglasses which allow her to see clearly, as Po is an Albino and has trouble seeing without them.
What is Ezequiel forced into doing by Macaco?
He is forced to join the Portuguese army and kill his father, as many other civilians are killed this way through the war.
What does Amalia refer to Serafim as?
"The scribbler"
He tells him to do what he has been told.
Who does Po admire as they sleep in her bed?
She admires Amalia sleeping in her bed and uses Amalia's breaths, lulls, and hisses to comfort herself in times of hardship.
Why is Ezequiel afraid of entering Beira?
He is afraid that they will be caught by the Portuguese army, as they wander the streets of Beira in tanks and trucks.
Amalia does not like that...
Po is intricately sharing her story with Serafim, and that she has already shared her story with many other "scribblers" in the past.
What does Mother Anke compare the Portuguese army to?
"Animals." This is situationally ironic because the leader's name is "Macaco" (monkey in Portuguese)
What does Po tell Serafim at the end of Po's chapter about Ezequiel?
She tells him that Ezequiel left, as they both went up the mountain together, but Ezequiel did not go back down with her.
What does Ezequiel say about Padre Theuns?
He states that Padre Theuns does not look like a priest due to his Jimi Hendrix T-shirt and tattered sandal.
What does Amalia attempt to do with the record player? Who is Po reminded of?
She tries to play it by pinching the broken arm and turning the crank. This reminds Po of Ezequiel, who would play the record in the same spot as Amalia.
What happens with Papa Gilberto's things?
His books, chairs, and other belongings are thrown out of his home by the soldiers.