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Who is the main character of the story? First and Surname
Enaiatollah Akbari
Which country does the story begin in?
Afghanistan
Who does Enaiat live with at the beginning of the book?
Mother and Siblings
Why does Enaiat’s mother take him away from home?
To protect him from danger / being killed / the Taliban
How does the title In the Sea There Are Crocodiles link to Enaiat’s early experiences in Chapters 1–2?
It symbolises danger everywhere and the constant threats Enaiat faces, even when safety seems possible.
What physical experience does Enaiat have during the journey that shows how dangerous his situation already is?
He is forced to travel in difficult, unsafe conditions with strangers, showing exposure to danger at a very young age.
As a street vendor, what is stolen from Enaiat?
Chewing Gum
What's the name of the Hazara boy, who is travelling with Enaiat to Iran?
Sufi
Why does Enaiat decide to move to Iran?
He is fed up of being mistreated by people and not having a good quality of life
Name one alarming experience Enaiat has been through other than his mother leaving him
Teacher being shot/ Ash being thrown by a man/ fight with a group of boys
