Vocabulary
Maryam joue avec ses amis dans le cour de ___________________
Récréation - playground
Why can't Maryam bring her dolls?
There is not enough space in the suitcases
Futur proche or futur simple? Tu vas les donner aux enfants (pg.7)
Futur proche
How is the little girl described?
With soft eyes and red hair
Maryam n'aime pas le steak car c'est ______________
Saignant - raw/bloody
Why won't Maryam eat?
Because the food is unfamiliar to her
Futur proche or futur simple? je vous cacherai là (pg.10)
Futur simple
Marbles
Elle passe d'une branche à l'autre comme un __________________
Colibri - hummingbird
Why did her parents decide to move?
To be able to live freely and without fear of the future
Futur proche or futur simple? Sinon tu ne vas pas grandir! (pg.33)
Futur proche
Who does she leave behind?
Her grandmother (sa grand-mère)
Maryam a _________ que sa mère ne parle pas la langue d'Ici
Honte - embarrassment/shame
What prompts Maryam to start playing, speaking and eating?
The little girl becomes friends with her
Futur proche or futur simple? Jamais elle ne mangera cette viande (pg.28)
Futur simple
What is the title of Chapter 4?
Maryam n'est plus seule
Dans sa tête, les deux langues _______________
Se chamaillent - bicker
What is the main message of the story?
To be kind to others, try new things, etc...
Je ne ____________ pas (pg. 34 - f.s. manger)
mangerai
What country is the author really from?
Iran