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Nana tells Miriam that her birth was
Nana tells Miriam that her birth was
Life for women in Afghanistan in the 1960's was
Life for women in Afghanistan in the 1960's was
Why will Jalil not welcome Miriam into his home on her birthday?
Why will Jalil not welcome Miriam into his home on her birthday?
Miriam agrees to marry Rasheed because
Miriam agrees to marry Rasheed because
How does Miriam ulltimately react to Rasheed's pornography collection?
How does Miriam ulltimately react to Rasheed's pornography collection?
Miriam has difficulty carrying a child to term. How does Rasheed respond?
Miriam has difficulty carrying a child to term. How does Rasheed respond?
What is Laila's relationship with her brothers like?
What is Laila's relationship with her brothers like?
Laila is especially close with her father because
Laila is especially close with her father because
Why does Laila’s father believe in the importance of education for women?
Why does Laila’s father believe in the importance of education for women?
Why does Laila enjoy visiting with Tariq's family?
Why does Laila enjoy visiting with Tariq's family?
Who are Laila's brothers fighting against?
Who are Laila's brothers fighting against?
Name the novel Laila's dad rereads when they go to visit the Buddhas:
Name the novel Laila's dad rereads when they go to visit the Buddhas:
Flashcards
Miriam's Birth
Miriam's Birth
Miriam's birth was a difficult and painful experience for her mother.
Afghan Women in the 1960s
Afghan Women in the 1960s
In 1960s Afghanistan, women had more freedoms than later, including education and career choices.
Jalil's Shame
Jalil's Shame
Jalil refuses to acknowledge Miriam on her birthday because he is ashamed of her existence.
Miriam's Marriage to Rasheed
Miriam's Marriage to Rasheed
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Miriam's Acceptance of Rasheed's Pornography
Miriam's Acceptance of Rasheed's Pornography
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Rasheed's Abuse
Rasheed's Abuse
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Laila's Relationship with her Brothers
Laila's Relationship with her Brothers
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Laila's Relationship with her Father
Laila's Relationship with her Father
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Laila's Father's Beliefs on Education
Laila's Father's Beliefs on Education
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Laila's Visits to Tariq's Family
Laila's Visits to Tariq's Family
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Laila's Brothers' Fight
Laila's Brothers' Fight
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Laila's Father's Favorite Book
Laila's Father's Favorite Book
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