Chapter 7: Fear is Dangerous

“Anger was good. Fear was dangerous” (page 72). What has brought Shauzia to the point of believing this?

Chapter 7: No Food

Shauzia thinks that having no food in the cell is “the least of her worries” (page 76). What are her bigger worries at this point? Describe how you feel about Shauzia in this chapter.

Chapter 6: Food for Dogs

The burger stand owner is the second man in the novel who gives food to the dog but not to Shauzia. Why do you think people act this way?

Chapter 6: Change

There are signs that Shauzia’s behavior and attitudes have changed a bit since she first came to Peshawar. What signs do you notice? Why do you think Shauzia has changed? How has she stayed the same?