Week #6 Flashcard: The Other Side of the Sky

Front

What actions did the people at the border gate take, as described by the narrator?

Back

They crowded together, pressing and bumping into each other at the gate.

Front

What emotion did the narrator feel as the sun was setting and they were unable to get through the gate?

Back

Desperation

Front

What caused the narrator’s mother to struggle while moving with the others?

Back

She was having difficulty keeping pace with the group.

Front

What method did some individuals use to cross the border despite restrictions?

Back

They bribed the guards and were allowed to pass through a hidden entrance.

Front

What did Ghulam Ali say about the smugglers’ path?

Back

Smugglers use it and bribe the guards to leave it unguarded

Front

What activity did the group participate in during their visit to the mosque?

Back

They performed prayers (namaz)

Front

What health issues affected the narrator’s mother during the hike?

Back

She experienced asthma and feelings of anxiety

Front

How did the narrator describe the steepness and length of the mountain path?

Back

Very long, only a couple of miles, but steep

Front

What did the narrator say about the effect of anxiety on his mother’s asthma?

Back

Anxiety made her asthma worse

Front

What health condition affected the pace of the group’s climb?

Back

The mother’s asthma