The Hand of Fatima

Read the following lines from “The Journey.”

. . . the voices around you

kept shouting

their bad advice—

What theme in “The Hand of Fatima” do these lines BEST reflect?

• a.       Friendship and kindness can come from unexpected places.

• b.      Helping others is the most rewarding thing a person can do.

• c.       People must be willing to find their own solutions to problems.

• d.      Sometimes the only way to realize a dream is to refuse to do what others want.

The word turbulent was originally used to describe the behavior of a noisy crowd. Read this excerpt from “The Hand of Fatima.” But her mind was turbulent. She thought back to her first weeks in this new country, how hard it had been to learn new ways, to live with a different family . . . how baffling to bump into unfamiliar ideas and assumptions . . . how humiliating to make mistakes and blunders time after time. Which phrase BEST shows how the meaning of turbulent has expanded over time?

• a.       burdened by too many questions

• b.      consumed with fierce emotion

• c.       filled with confusing thoughts

• d.      focused with singular purpose

What is the primary theme of 'The Hand of Fatima'?

• Friendship and kindness

• Cultural adaptation

• Overcoming adversity

• Family loyalty

In 'The Hand of Fatima', what does the 'hand' symbolize?

• Protection and guidance

• Wealth and prosperity

• Love and compassion

• Strength and courage

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'The Hand of Fatima'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Alliteration

What is the main conflict in 'The Hand of Fatima'?

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Man

Which character in 'The Hand of Fatima' represents wisdom?

• Fatima

• The narrator

• The mother

• The stranger

What is the tone of 'The Hand of Fatima'?

• Optimistic

• Melancholic

• Nostalgic

• Joyful

How does the author of 'The Hand of Fatima' use imagery to enhance the story?

• By describing the setting vividly

• By focusing on character emotions

• By detailing the cultural background

• By emphasizing the plot twists

What is the significance of the setting in 'The Hand of Fatima'?

• It highlights cultural differences

• It creates a sense of mystery

• It emphasizes the theme of isolation

• It provides historical context