Based on Destiny’s description of the hunter and the helper, what might the author believe about acts of kindness?

Small acts of kindness have a profound impact on the world

Sunni Muslims believe...

that the first four caliphs were Muhammad's rightful successors

How does the author reinforce the idea that Tareq and many other peoples’ refugee experiences are grounded in reality?

The author provides real-life examples of people who have died as refugees

Why did Musa want to stay for the execution?

he wanted to see if it was someone he knew

What is Tareq embarrassed about while talking with Musa in the car?

That he didn't read and know more about the war, Assad, and Daesh

Why does the author include references to the Odyssey during Tareq’s journey?

To draw parallels between Tareq’s experience and Odysseus

What was the Arab Spring?

Protests and armed rebellions that spread across the Arab world in 2011

What shocking thing did the Turkish Coast Guard do as the refugees tried to cross the sea?

They started trying to sink the boat with all of the refugees on it

Which countries are doing the most to take in refugees?

Smaller, poor countries with few resources

How does the Universal Nature of Trauma show up for many of our characters?

They are having trouble sleeping

What can the reader infer about helpers based on Alexia’s experience?

It is an emotionally draining job

Which of these events happens FIRST?

Fayed is forced to give all of his money to a soldier at a checkpoints

What happens at the ISIS/Daesh checkpoint after they get through the government checkpoint?

Tareq's dad is criticized for not being Muslim enough

What is the problem Alexia and the other volunteers face after they find out the baby’s parents died crossing the sea?

Legally they must send her to an orphanage, but traffickers take from there

What do Tareq and the volunteer translator, Hashem, get in a disagreement about?

Hashem says people won't help b/c they're afraid, but Tareq says it's hate

Why does Tareq decide he wants to run an errand with his cousin?

He doesn't want to receive sympathetic stares all day

What happens at the Assad government checkpoint near the beginning of the book?

A soldier threatens to put Tareq's dad in jail if he doesn't give him money

Why did Tareq want to remember the face of the ISIS executioner?

to make sure that man wouldn't get into heaven

Why would Tareq be an unreliable narrator for the novel?

He has experienced trauma that may affect his perspective

In the beginning of the book, how does the author create a shocking emotional whiplash?

She makes us think the airstrike is Tareq's dream before showing it's real

What will happen to Musa and Tareq if they don't leave Syria?

They will have to join the cubs of Daesh

What is the overarching message of A Land of Permanent Goodbyes?

Individuals should have empathy and compassion for one another

What is the purpose of Annis’s narrative in the novel? (Annis is the old Greek woman that Alexia talks with)

To provide a local perspective on Syrian refugees in Greece

Why did Fayed have to go visit his brother in Raqqa?

To get some money from him to flee Syria

When a major power supports a small group to fight a war in their interest

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a person who participates in a holy war waged on behalf of Islam as a religious duty
Sunni
Crusader
Jihadist
Insurgent
2
What font size do MLA papers need to be?
12pt
13pt
10pt
11pt
3
What was Tareq's mother's name?
Farrah
Fatima
Nour
Nara
4
Based on Destiny’s description of the hunter and the helper, what might the author believe about acts of kindness?
Small acts of kindness are rare and should be valued
Small acts of kindness have a profound impact on the world
Acts of kindness are rare
Acts of kindness should not be shown to hunters
5
a short quotation or saying at the beginning of a book or chapter, intended to suggest its theme
Epigraph
Prologue
Preface
Epilogue
6
an opening to a story that establishes the context
Pregraph
Prologue
Epigraph
Epilogue
7
What were Tareq's baby twin brothers' names?
Asim and Rashid
Farrah and Salim
Ameer and Sameer
Nour and Fayed
8
Who is the omniscient narrator of the novel?
Destiny
Fate
Tareq
God
9
What does the lime green jacket symbolize in the novel?
Hunters
Helpers
Resistance
Freedom
10
Sunni Muslims believe...
that the first four caliphs were Muhammad's rightful successors
that the only way to get to heaven is through jihad
that we must restore the old Islamic Caliphate
that Muhammad's son-in-law, Ali, was his only rightful successor
11
How does the author reinforce the idea that Tareq and many other peoples’ refugee experiences are grounded in reality?
She provides vivid descriptions of physical and emotional hardship
The author provides real-life examples of people who have died as refugees
She shares her own experiences with volunteering in refugee camps
She explains her experience as a refugee when she fled Syria
12
Why did Musa want to stay for the execution?
he wanted to see if it was someone he knew
he wanted to show Tareq
he was curious
he wanted to see the godless person get punishment
13
What is Tareq embarrassed about while talking with Musa in the car?
That he didn't read and know more about the war, Assad, and Daesh
That he had wondered why Musa had a mom still and he didn't
That his beard was only "kitten whiskers" while his was full
That he was having nightmares about the heads at Naim Square
14
What is Tareq's uncle's name?
Sameer
Waleem
Ammo
Fayed
15
What is this country?
Iran
Syria
Iraq
Saudi Arabia
16
Who is responsible for the airstrike that killed Tareq's family?
Russia
ISIS/Daesh
Assad government forces
Iran
17
Why does the author include references to the Odyssey during Tareq’s journey?
To reinforce Tareq’s ultimate destiny of living in Greece
To draw parallels between Tareq’s experience and Odysseus
To remind people of the significance of Greek culture
To tie Greek cultural references to Tareq’s journey
18
What was the Arab Spring?
The restriction of free speech by Bashar al-Assad in response to protests
A series of peaceful protests in Syria again the government
A renaissance of culture in the Arab world starting in the 2010's
Protests and armed rebellions that spread across the Arab world in 2011
19
the deliberate killing of a large number of people from a group with the goal of destroying that group
Insurgency
Jihad
Regicide
Genocide
20
What shocking thing did the Turkish Coast Guard do as the refugees tried to cross the sea?
They started trying to sink the boat with all of the refugees on it
They took Najiba as part of their smuggling ring
They demanded that all of the refugees give them their valuables
They saw all the young children and decided to secretly help them cross
21
Which countries are doing the most to take in refugees?
Smaller, poor countries with few resources
Overpopulated countries
Wealthy countries like the U.S.
European countries
22
How does the Universal Nature of Trauma show up for many of our characters?
They start to question their faith
They are having trouble sleeping
They start crying several times out of nowhere
They become very concerned with money
23
What can the reader infer about helpers based on Alexia’s experience?
Helpers care for their own personal well-being most
It is an emotionally draining job
Helpers have hidden agendas
It is physically exhausting
24
a political-religious state ruled by a Muslim leader
Caliphate
Jihad
Sect
Insurgency
25
What is this country?
Saudi Arabia
Iran
Iraq
Syria
26
Where does Daesh originate from? (pg. 55)
Saudi Arabia
Iraq
Iran
Syria
27
Which of these events happens FIRST?
Fayed is forced to give all of his money to a soldier at a checkpoints
Tareq's aunt asks Musa to go out to buy her some hair dye
Musa and Tareq watch ISIS/Daesh execute a man at Naim Square
Musa and Tareq have a conversation about the war while driving around
28
What happens at the ISIS/Daesh checkpoint after they get through the government checkpoint?
A soldier threatens to put Tareq's dad in jail if he doesn't give him money
Susan is told she needs to wear a hijab to be allowed to enter
Tareq is forced to delete the photos and music off of his phone
Tareq's dad is criticized for not being Muslim enough
29
What is the problem Alexia and the other volunteers face after they find out the baby’s parents died crossing the sea?
No one wants to take care of the baby because it is a huge responsibility
The baby does not have any paperwork so they must send her back to Turkey
A woman and the doctor both want her and argue about who should take her
Legally they must send her to an orphanage, but traffickers take from there
30
What was Tareq's aunt's name?
Fatima
Nour
Farrah
Nara
31
What do Tareq and the volunteer translator, Hashem, get in a disagreement about?
Tareq is angry because Hashem has it “easy” while his own life is so hard
Tareq doesn’t want to take Susan to another doctor because they're racist
Hashem says people won't help b/c they're afraid, but Tareq says it's hate
Hashem believes that the Assad government is not that bad
32
Why does Tareq decide he wants to run an errand with his cousin?
He doesn't want to receive sympathetic stares all day
He wants to buy something too
He wants to hang out with his cousin
He wants to see how the city has changed
33
What is this country?
Iraq
Iran
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
34
What happens at the Assad government checkpoint near the beginning of the book?
Susan is told she needs to wear a hijab to be allowed to enter
Tareq is forced to delete the photos and music off of his phone
A soldier threatens to put Tareq's dad in jail if he doesn't give him money
Tareq's dad is criticized for not being Muslim enough
35
Why did Tareq want to remember the face of the ISIS executioner?
so he could tell his Baba all the details
so he could take vengeance on him later
so he could identify him and tell the police
to make sure that man wouldn't get into heaven
36
What font do MLA papers need to be in?
Times New Roman
Comic Sans
Arial
Calibri
37
Why would Tareq be an unreliable narrator for the novel?
He tends to embellish to make the story more compelling
He does not have the experience required to tell the story
He has frequent lapses in memory and cannot recall events accurately
He has experienced trauma that may affect his perspective
38
In the beginning of the book, how does the author create a shocking emotional whiplash?
She introduces Destiny as the narrator of the book
She makes us think the airstrike is Tareq's dream before showing it's real
She tells us the history of Bashar al-Assad before describing Syria today
She describes how ISIS executes prisoners
39
What does Mr. Rogers advise children to look for when they see scary things on the news?
Facts
Helpers
Truth
Empathy
40
What was the crime of the person that is executed by ISIS in front of Tareq and Musa?
pants too tight and fashionable
didn't wear a niqab
insulting the caliphate
beard too short
41
Who saves Tareq from the rubble after the airstrike hits his house?
Their grumpy neighbor
The doctor
His father
A man in a white helmet
42
What will happen to Musa and Tareq if they don't leave Syria?
They will have to stay with uncle Waleed
They will have to fight for Daesh
They will be executed for being non-believers
They will have to join the cubs of Daesh
43
What is the overarching message of A Land of Permanent Goodbyes?
Individuals should have empathy and compassion for one another
Individuals should strive to bring “hunters” to justice
The human experience is mostly filled with exploitative people
All people should volunteer in refugee camps at some point
44
a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster
Internally-Displaced Person (IDP)
Jihadist
Refugee
Insurgent
45
What was Alexia’s favorite item in the room of donated clothes?
A handmade overcoat
A beautiful red headscarf
A cute baby onesie
A warm green jacket
46
What is the purpose of Annis’s narrative in the novel? (Annis is the old Greek woman that Alexia talks with)
To explore the culture of the island in Greece
To explain the financial hardship of Lesvos
To provide a local perspective on Syrian refugees in Greece
To give an understanding of the hardship refugees bring to the island
47
Why did Fayed have to go visit his brother in Raqqa?
To live there now that their house was destroyed
To get some money from him to flee Syria
To avoid the war after it claimed the lives of so many of his family
Because he was sad about losing his family and needed his support
48
an extremist Islamic militant group that ruled a large territory from 2014-2019
Caliphate
ISIS/Daesh
Jihad
Arab Spring
49
Tareq's cousin is one year older. What is his name?
Musa
Ammo
Nada
Waleed
50
What is a proxy war?
A war where small groups attack and hide in order to fight a larger power
An armed revolution against an authoritarian government
A war in which both sides are from the same country
When a major power supports a small group to fight a war in their interest
51
What is the holy book of Islam?
The Talmud
The Quran
The Torah
The Quraysh
52
What does ISIS stand for?
Iraq and Syria's Islamic State
Islamic State of Sunnis and Shias
Islamic State in Iraq and Syria
Islamic Sect of Iraq and Syria
53
What are the Cubs of Daesh?
A training camp for young boys to join ISIS
A football (soccer) team that ISIS set up to pretend things are normal
A Middle-Eastern, Muslim version of the Boy Scouts
The lion cubs held in a Raqqa zoo that ISIS uses as mascots
54
After an exhausting day that leaves Alexia crying, what makes her finally smile?
She realizes Terry’s jacket is gone, meaning someone is finally using it
Tareq tells her a joke that reminds her how she is doing meaningful work
She gets a heartwarming text from her parents about how proud they are
A handsome refugee from Tareq’s boat asks for her number
55
What were Alexia and the other volunteers really worried about for the refugees on Tareq’s boat?
Terrorists
Starvation
Disease
Hypothermia
56
Where do Najiba and Jamila come from?
Syria
Iraq
Afghanistan
Lebanon
57
What did Bashar al-Assad do in response to the Arab Spring?
Ask Iran and Russia for help to stay in power
Put more Sunnis in positions of power in his government
Restrict free speech and send soldiers to crush protests
Hold free and fair elections to prove he is a democratic leader
58
What is Tareq's father's name?
Waleem
Fayed
Sameer
Ammo
59
Shia Muslims believe...
that we must restore the old Islamic Caliphate
that the first four caliphs were Muhammad's rightful successors
that the only way to get to heaven is through jihad
that Muhammad's son-in-law, Ali, was his only rightful successor
60
How do Alexia and Tareq come in contact with each other?
Alexia grabs Susan from the boat because she is worried about her
Tareq meets her in the processing center once they get to Greece
Tareq asks Alexia to use her cell phone so he can call his dad
Alexia helps Susan find her lost doll
61
Who does Tareq develop a crush on?
Alexia
Miriam
Najiba
Jamila
62
What is this country?
Iran
Saudi Arabia
Iraq
Turkey
63
What is this country?
Saudi Arabia
Iran
Iraq
Turkey
64
What does destiny mean when it says "The invisible lines in your world hold so much power"?
Things we can't see, like airstrikes chosen on a map, can ruin lives
The line we create between heaven and hell controls us
The quality of your life can depend on what side of a border you were born
The lines of fate that connect us all can determine many of our actions
65
What is the significance of the novel’s title, A Land of Permanent Goodbyes?
It explores the idea of refugees who will never see their homelands again
It explains the exploitation and interference of those with bad intentions
It explains the character’s intention to never return to Syria
It describes the death & separation that occurs because of the Syrian war
66
What has Susan decided to name her doll?
Farrah
Teyta
Baba
Fayed
67
Which statement best describes why Destiny is a valuable narrator?
They have an all-seeing, big-picture perspective
They have connections with refugee camps around the world
They know how to make stories engaging
They have an objective perspective and few opinions
68
Where do refugees try to flee first?
Richer countries with many resources
Nearby (neighboring) countries
Turkey
The West, Europe and the U.S.
69
Who is the president of Syria?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Bashar al-Assad
Hafiz al-Assad
Nasib al-Bakri

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