Deep in the Sahara by Kelly Cunnane and Hoda Hadadi

What is the main idea of "Deep in the Sahara" by Kelly Cunnane and Hoda Hadadi?

• A girl dreams of wearing a malafa.

• A girl travels to a new country.

• A girl learns to cook traditional food.

• A girl goes to school for the first time.

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Which event happens first in the story?

• The girl receives a malafa.

• The girl talks to her mother.

• The girl visits the market.

• The girl goes to a festival.

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How would you describe the main character's personality?

• Shy and quiet

• Curious and determined

• Angry and impatient

• Sad and lonely

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What is one key event that shows the girl's determination?

• She gives up on her dream.

• She asks her mother many questions.

• She decides to play with her friends instead.

• She forgets about the malafa.

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How is the setting of the market different from the girl's home?

• The market is quiet, and the home is noisy.

• The market is crowded, and the home is calm.

• The market is dark, and the home is bright.

• The market is small, and the home is large.

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What does the girl learn from her mother about the malafa?

• It is just a piece of clothing.

• It is a symbol of faith and tradition.

• It is very expensive.

• It is only worn by older women.

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Which of the following best summarizes the girl's journey in the story?

• She travels to a new city to find a malafa.

• She learns about the importance of the malafa and earns the right to wear it.

• She decides she doesn't want a malafa after all.

• She buys a malafa at the market.

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What is a character trait of the girl's mother?

• Strict and unkind

• Wise and understanding

• Forgetful and careless

• Silly and playful

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How does the setting of the story influence the girl's dream?

• The desert makes her want to travel.

• The cultural traditions inspire her dream.

• The city life makes her want to be famous.

• The school environment makes her want to study.

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What is the girl's main goal in the story?

• To become a teacher

• To wear a malafa

• To visit a new country

• To learn to cook

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