Tuesday, October 9, 2012

When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine: SS Analysis Question

Post an analysis question for the Socratic Seminar we will have for "When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine."

20 comments:

  1. What made Mr. Pirzada so important and different in Lilia's life?

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  2. Why was Mr.Pirzada so nervous about Lilia going trick-or-treating with Dora on Halloween and wanted to accompany them?

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  3. Why did Lilia threw all the candies away at the end?

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  4. Why did Lilia's father want Lilia to know about the current citation in India?

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  5. Why did Lilia expect her mother to be relief to hear from her? (in the Halloween when Lilia called home)

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  6. Why does Lilia think it was inappropriate to eat the sweets Mr. Pirzada gave to her?

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  7. Why did you think Lila worry so much for Mr.Pirzada?

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  8. Why did Lilia tell Dora about Mr. Pirzada's situation with that wording? She knew how to word it, yet she simply said "his daughters are missing".

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  9. Why did you think Mr. Pirzada kept looking at the watch when he was eating?

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  10. Did Mr. Pirzada's visit change Lilia's point of view on current events or even history dramatically?

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  11. How did Mr. Pirzada influence Lilia's life?

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  12. Explain how was Mr. Pirzada influential and important in Lilia's life.

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  13. Why does Lilia's parents and Mr. Pirzada remain friends despite of their country's different position?

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  14. How does Lilia feel about Mr.Pirzada?

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  15. What do you think made Lilia to pray for Mr. Pirzada and his family with candy?

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  16. Why does Ms. Kenyon hold the book "Pakistan: A Land and Its People" with her fingertips in contempt?

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  17. What is the meaning behind Mr. Pirzada giving candies to Lilia? Pure courtesy?

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  18. Do you think it is necessary for Lilia to know about the current situation happening in her country?

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