Name That Character
Cause and Effect
Farsi
Comprehension
Miscellaneous
100
I have a doll named Gulmina. I have not seen my family in months.
Who is Mariam?
100
Mariam is left behind. Name possible causes of this event.
What is.......Taliban is coming, she dropped Gulmina, and/or other possible answers?
100
Sense of honor and pride in Pukhtunwali
What is ghayrat?
100
On the day Fadi and his family arrive to the United States, there is a celebration at Uncle Amin's house. In the middle of the celebration, Fadi loses his appetite and hides in the pantry. Why?
What is Fadi noticed Mariam's favorite food, Mantu, and became sad because she was not there?
100
He looked around the room at the (solemn) faces. They must have been (horrified) at the thought of being (lost) in the middle of nowhere. Change the words in parentheses to a more positive connotation.
What is......answers will vary
200
I recently gave my brother $50 so he could join a photography club. I work at McDonald's.
Who is Noor?
200
Uncle Amin is upset with Habib. Name the possible cause of this event.
What is Habib is moving out of Uncle Amin's house?
200
Code of hospitality and protection to every guest in Pukhtunwali.
What is melmastia?
200
Fadi wants to join the photography club at his school. What is the major obstacle stopping Fadi from joining the club?
What is he does not have enough money to join?
200
Name two reasons why Noor thinks she is at fault for Mariam being lost.
What is answers will vary
300
I was a doctor in Kabul. I moved to the United States but was unable to pass the test to be a doctor here. I currently work two jobs and open my home to any family members that need a place to stay.
Who is Uncle Amin?
300
Zafoona questions Habib's ghayrat. Name the possible cause of this event.
What is Zafoona is upset because Mariam is still lost in Afghanistan?
300
student
What is Taliban?
300
What were some of the contents of Mariam's treasure tin? Name at least three items?
What is a tiny jar of Mariam's baby teeth, Gulmina's hand, a broken pearl, Noor's old belt buckle, a shiny stone, her father's tassel, and picutes.
300
Rewrite the following sentences in first person. "He could hear Unlce Amin's voice rumbling inside. Fadi inserted his key and pushed open the door to find his parents, Uncle Amin, and Khala Nulifer in the living room."
I, I, my, my
400
I drove my student Habib and his family to Jalalabad so they could escape Afghanistan. I am also helping Habib try to locate his daughter Mariam.
Who is Professor Shahib?
400
Fadi comes up with a plan to find Mariam. Name the possible cause of this event.
What is Fadi saw a story on the news about a little girl that got on the wrong plane.
400
Steamed ravioli-type dumplings filled withe spiced meat, served with meat, lentil, and yogurt sauce.
What is mantu?
400
Why is Fadi worried after he sees Noor talking to Tom outside of McDonald's?
What is Fadi is worried Noor will think he was spying on her?
400
"We would have been stuck in Pakistan without the chance for asylum." What does the word asylum mean
What is the protection granted by a nation to someone who has left their native country as a political refugee.
500
I work at McDonald's. I am planning to study Astrophysics at University of California at Berkley.
Who is Tom?
500
Mrs. Bethune cancels photography club. Name the possible cause of this event.
What is September 11, 2001?
500
"and upon you be peace"
What is Walaikum A'Salaam?
500
Why is Fadi insulted by the older Chinese man that rides in Habib's cab?
What is the man told Fadi to study hard so he doesn't end up a cab driver like his father?
500
"So, do you want to be in my group?" asked Anh. Fadi blinked. "Realy? You want me?" Infer why Fadi replied this way.
What is answer will vary