Why does Tareq suddenly panic? He can't find Susan How does Tareq feel at the end of the chapter? Tareq is thankful to God that they are all okay. What was pushed into Alexia's arms? a baby What is Susan's condition? Her eyes were dazed and her lips were pale. What room was a testimony to humanity? The room of donated clothes Why did three volunteers swim out to meet the dinghy? There were no boats nearby, and the volunteers didn't know how long the dinghy would last. What do the volunteers say about the Turkish Coast Guard? They resent them for killing refugees. What happens to Hussam? He died in the cold water What happens to his wife? She drowns attempting to rescue Hussam Why doesn't it matter what Alexia is wearing to keep her warm? The freezing water and situation would slay her bady and her spirit. Why do the men get out of the dinghy and hold onto the sides? To keep the dinghy afloat. After an hour, what do they see? A Turkish Coast Guard ship Why do the people on the boat start tucking their valuables in their shirts and throwing everything else into the sea? They need less weight on the boat so they can escape the Turkish Coast Guard.

As Tareq is putting on his and Susan's life vests, what does he notice? The life vest was fake What does Tareq command of Susan as they are waiting? He told her not to let go of him How does the narrator describe the young driver? A man nervous due to the consequences of his potential mistakes.

How were all the people around him connected? Their souls were all wounded, hopeful, and afraid.

A land of permanent goodbyes