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Questions 1-5 of 26:

1.

Why does Alia feel guilty about wanting to move to Amman? (from Chapter 6 - Alia)

Moving to Amman would be painful for her children as well as costly for their whole family.

She has a strained relationship with Salma and moving closer would exacerbate it.

She knows it would not be best for her children and that Atef did not want to leave Kuwait.

These thoughts feel like a betrayal because moving to Amman would mean leaving Atef and the children.

2.

Why is Alia glad that Ajit is gone? (from Chapter 6 - Alia)

He was getting too old and could no longer be an efficient driver for her.

He was the only person who knew she was capable of fleeing.

Not having a driver means that Alia can drive herself.

She wanted him to be able to go home to his family.

3.

Why are Linah and Zain able to intuit what the other is thinking? (from Chapter 10 - Linah)

They have similar personalities to one another.

Being cooped up in an apartment for weeks has enabled them to learn about each other very closely.

They are usually upset by the same things, which unifies them.

They have grown up together, only a few months apart in age, and are very close friends.

4.

Why does Salma feel bad about giving Alia such an elaborate wedding? (from Chapter 1 - Salma)

Alia's father is not around to see the wedding.

She knows the family cannot afford such an extravagant party.

Her other daughter, Widad, had a very plain wedding.

Alia does not enjoy large festivities so Salma feels selfish.

5.

Why does Riham feel ashamed when she thinks about the Fixture? (from Chapter 8 - Riham)

She was repulsed by the sick, poor people who would come for treatment.

She grew to resent the refugees who came to her husband for medical attention, as she wanted him for herself.

Tending to refugees and patients meant she spent very little time with Abdullah.

She was jealous of her husband for being able to help the refugees and people in need when she could not.

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