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Alan GratzA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Reading Check and Short Answer questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.
Reading Check
1. Which language does Reshmina think is important to speak?
2. Where does Brandon sneak during the kitchen fire?
3. Why is Reshmina surprised to see Americans in her village?
4. What surprising information about women’s fashion does Anaa share with Reshmina?
Short Answer
Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.
1. Why is Brandon not attending school? What happens as a result of his absence?
2. Compare and contrast the differences between Pasoon’s and Reshmina’s daily lives. Why are their schedules different?
3. Who is Mariam? Why is Reshmina surprised to meet this person?
4. Where does Brandon become “trapped”? Summarize how he attempts to free himself.
5. Compare and contrast the meanings of badal and nanawatai. In which dilemma does Reshmina find herself with these two concepts?
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