Section 4: Chapter 5 Summary

On Tuesday morning, Aisha and Nadira return to Flushing High, pretending nothing has happened. Mr. Friedlander, a school counselor, approaches the girls to inform Aisha that he has arranged a college interview for her at Barnard, but when he suggests calling her later to schedule it, she asks him to send her a note instead, lying that their phone is broken since they no longer live at home. On Nadira's way to Ali-uncle's shop after school, she is approached by Tareq, a local hoodlum, who has heard of Abba's trouble and suggests he can sell her a green card. Ali-uncle is glad to see Nadira, but he makes her nervous as he constantly mutters that Abba will be alright. As they close the store, he reminds Nadira that they are only visitors in this country and must be careful not to...