A Game for Swallows

Why do Zeina and her brother stay in the foyer with the neighbors?

• To play games

• It is the safest place during bombings

• They don’t want to be alone

• They like the small space

Where did Zeina’s parents go when they left the apartment?

• To visit Zeina's grandmother

• To the store

• To look for a new home

• To meet friends

Why do many characters in the story discuss leaving Lebanon?

• To seek better job opportunities

• To escape the constant violence of the civil war

• To join family members in other countries

• To get better education

What role does Anhala play in the apartment community?

• She takes care of the building's electricity

• She organizes meetings to discuss escape plans

• She entertains the children with stories

• She prepares food and provides comfort to everyone

How is Ernest’s twin brother, Victor, significant to his character?

• Ernest’s grief over Victor’s death influences his reluctance to leave the building

• Victor taught Ernest French

• Victor’s resourcefulness inspires Ernest to take action

• Victor was known as a peacemaker during disputes

What does the shrinking of the family’s living space into the foyer symbolize?

• The growing closeness among family members

• A retreat into childhood memories

• The loss of freedom and safety caused by the war

• A metaphor for limited opportunities in life

What theme does the neighbors’ shared time in the foyer highlight?

• Communities adapt and support one another during crises

• Challenges of maintaining privacy during wartime

• Power of individualism in overcoming hardship

• Reliance on modern technology for survival

The setting of the story (East Beirut during the Lebanese Civil War) show?

• The contrast between rural and urban life

• The bustling economy

• The technological advancements of the 1980s

• The struggles of ordinary people amidst political conflict

Which character is known for reciting Cyrano de Bergerac to the group?

• Ramzi

• Ernest

• Chucri

• Anhala

What does the wall hanging in the foyer represent?

• A gift from Zeina's grandparents

• A decorative piece with no deeper meaning

• A connection to their heritage and resilience

• Their love for decoration