Section A: Text Response

Question 1

What’s a quote that fits the theme of betrayal?

Answer 1

• Najwa: “betrayal was a hand squeezing my throat” regarding who she has been betrayed
• Najwa: “no need for you to be so close to him” regarding an encouragement of Suleiman to betray his friendship with Kareem

Question 2

What’s a quote that fits the theme of absence/loss/exile?

Answer 2

• Suleiman: “absence was everywhere” regarding the ruins of Lepcis Magna
• Auntie Salma regarding disappearances such as Rashid: “like a grain of salt water”

Question 3

What’s a quote that fits the theme of oppression, violence and control?

Answer 3

• Najwa to suleiman: “this is a time for walking beside the wall”
• Qaddafi’s voice on the radio: “revolutionary forces are capable of and have the right to use terror to eliminate anyone who stands against the revolution” demonstrates instilling fear in society of Libya and makes betrayal and lies necessary