Nadia the Willful

Tarik threatens to ________ anyone who speaks of Hamed.

Banish

The tribe was divided into several different ___________.

Clans

Talking about Hamed __________ Nadia.

Consoled

What life lesson can we learn from Nadia the Willful?

Feeling emotion isn't a bad thing, and remembering those we have lost can help in the healing process

Why is Tarik's new view of Nadia in the resolution significant?

He recognizes her strength as a positive attribute rather than a negative one

How does the setting affect the plot of the story?

It can be inferred that Hamed is killed in a sand storm

Why is it important to share memories of those we have lost?

It keeps their memory alive and helps you to remember the good times

Which event is part of the rising action?

Nadia begins to speak of Hamed and it eases the pain she feels in her heart

Which event is part of the falling action?

Nadia confronts Tarik in the tent and he begins to cry

What is the climax of Nadia the Willful?

Nadia decides to go against Tarik's decree and speak of Hamed

What do we learn in the exposition of Nadia the Willful?

Nadia is a stubborn girl with a flashing temper who lives in the Sahara Desert

What is the person vs. person conflict in Nadia the Willful?

Nadia is an external processor and shows her grief in large displays of emotion, while Tarik is an internal processor who shuts down his emotions and becomes withdrawn

What is the Person vs. Self conflict in the story?

Nadia is unable to speak of Hamed, so the peace she has in her heart turns to anger and she struggles with her emotions

What is the main conflict in the story?

Nadia wants to talk about Hamed, but Tarik forbids it

What is Nadia's relationship with Hamed?

She is his younger sister

What is the resolution of Nadia the Willful?

Tarik lifts the decree and the community is able to talk about Hamed again. In this way, Hamed lives on in their hearts forever.

What is the setting of Nadia the Willful?

The Sahara Desert in the past

What is the meaning of console?

To comfort or to ease the pain

What is the meaning of banish?

To send away or exile

How does Tarik view Nadia at the end of the story?

Wise

What is the meaning of gracious?

being kind and having grace for others even when they don't deserve it

What is the meaning of clan?

family group or group of people with common characteristics

What two character traits describe Nadia in the exposition of the story?

stubborn and willful