Ch. 18
According to Mohamed, why do people end up on dangerous boats?
They have no choice and their lives depend on it
What did Mohamed and the other men throw over the boat?
The old man
Where is Amir during chapter 22?
On the boat
What were the first signs of a potential rescue that the passengers noticed?
A small twinkling line of blue, green, red and orange lights suspended above the waterline
Why does Maher decide to leave?
“I want to read books and be left alone”
What did Walid want to take from the old man before they threw him overboard?
His socks
How does Amir feel in this chapter?
Scared and confused
What did Umm Ibrahim's recognize from the sound coming from the lights? What was her reaction?
She recognized it as an Egyptian song and believed that it meant they were near people that could help.
Who’s doing the work and who's doing the living?
refugees (them) are doing the work and the westerns are doing the living
Why was Umm Ibrahim mad at Mohammed?
She thought the old man deserved a proper burial when they arrived on western land
Who does Amir notice is especially stressed in this chapter?
The adults
What did one of the passengers do in hopes of being rescued?
A young Tunisian man became the first to jump into the sea
Walid accuses Mohamed about something, what is it?
lying, being a thief, and a black market hustler
Mohammed thinks there are two kinds of people in this world: _______ and ____
Engines and Fuel
How does Walid’s behaviour compare to the other passengers on the boat?
He is less aggressive and more controlled than the others.
What did Teddy do when Walid told him to steer in the direction of the lights?
He told him he couldn't do it because the engine was dead
What did Kamal find on the boat?
A dead old man propped against the railing
Why was Mohammed bleeding?
The lantern fell and broken glass cut him
Why is Mohammed important in this chapter?
He is one of the few staying calm and guiding others.
Why was Mohammed hesitant to signal the people near the lights?
He was afraid it was a trap set up by westerners