Mornings in Jenin chapters 30-35 reading check

What is Amal's emotional state during her wedding and initial days with Majid?

• She feels regretful and unsure about her decision.

• She is indifferent and preoccupied with her past.

• She is very happy and deeply in love with Majid.

• She feels isolated and disconnected from Majid.

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What major event causes Amal to leave Lebanon and go to the United States?

• Majid decides to pursue a job opportunity in the US.

• Amal receives a scholarship to study abroad.

• The ongoing war and the urging of her family and friends.

• Amal is offered a position at a hospital in Philadelphia.

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How does Amal manage to support herself after arriving in Philadelphia?

• She works at a university as a lecturer.

• She gets a job in a clinic through Doctor Mohammad Maher.

• She receives financial support from her family in Lebanon.

• She starts her own business.

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What decision does Majid make after hearing that he will have a daughter?

• He decides to stay in Lebanon to protect his family.

• He plans to move to the United States to be with Amal and their baby.

• He joins the PLO to fight against the Israeli invasion.

• He relocates to London for further medical training.

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What tragic event befalls Majid after he decides to fly to the United States to join Amal?

• He is killed while attempting to leave Lebanon.

• He is detained and imprisoned by Israeli forces.

• He dies in a bombing at their apartment in Beirut.

• He is injured in a car accident.

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How does Amal react upon learning about Majid's fate?

• She becomes determined to fight for her country.

• She decides to return to Lebanon to find his remains.

• She is devastated and feels that her dreams have been shattered.

• She blames herself for convincing him to leave.

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What horrific event occurs at the Sabra and Shatila refugee camps?

• The camps are bombed by Israeli airstrikes.

• A massive earthquake devastates the area.

• A brutal massacre is carried out by the Lebanese Phalange militia.

• The refugees are forcibly relocated by the UN.

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How does Amal find out about the massacre and its impact on her loved ones?

• She receives a call from Yousef informing her of the details.

• She watches a news report on television.

• She reads about it in Robert Fisk's book.

• She sees a photograph in the Arab press showing Fatima and Falasteen dead.

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How does Amal cope with her intense pain and loss after the massacre?

• She immerses herself in her work and social activism.

• She completely shuts down her emotions and isolates herself.

• She seeks therapy and support from her friends.

• She returns to Lebanon to confront her past.

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What does Amal allow herself to do only at night regarding her baby, Sara?

• Read bedtime stories to her.

• Inhale her scent and feel love for her.

• Sing lullabies and play with her.

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