107 pages 3 hours read

Randa Abdel-Fattah

Does My Head Look Big In This?

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2005

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Essay Topics

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1.      Explore how Amal’s decision to wear the hijab influences subsequent events in the novel, through three pertinent examples.

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What are the similarities and differences between Amal’s friends from Islamic College (Leila and Yasmeen) and McCleans (Simone and Eileen)? Support your answer with examples from the text.

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Analyze the way the relationship between Amal and Adam develops through the novel.