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i. Only I ii. II and III

iii. IV and V iv. II, III and IV

b. Explain why Shirin’s toes were cold.

c. What does the phrase ‘as if she was an alien with a big head and three eyes’
suggest about Shirin’s feelings?

d. State whether the following sentence is True or False.

Shirin had imagined London to be bright, welcoming and exciting.

B. Answer the given questions briefly.

1. Shirin wanted to take off her chador even though it was cold in London. Why do

you think so?

2. Why does Shirin feel that Stephen is a person who doesn’t let other people’s
opinions bother him?

3. How do Shirin’s expectations of London differ from her actual experiences, and
what does this show about cultural differences?

4. Based on Stephen’s actions and words, what can be inferred about his character
and how he influences Shirin’s perception of her situation?

5. Examine the importance of Shirin and Stephen’s friendship in the story’s message
about cultural understanding and friendship.

6. The school children treated Shirin a certain way on her first day of school.

a. Why do you think they behaved the way they did?

b. Do you think they behaved responsibly? life skill analytical thinking

C. Answer in detail.

1. How does Shirin’s attitude toward her new environment change over time, and

what does this reveal about her character development? life skill analytical thinking

2. Shirin and Stephen became good friends because they are different from the other
children. Do you agree? Why/Why not? life skill critical thinking

3. How does the author use Shirin’s feelings of isolation and longing to convey the
theme of cultural displacement in the story? life skill critical thinking

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