Does My Head Look Big In This?

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2005

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapters 1-7

Chapters 8-17

Chapters 18-27

Chapters 28-36

Chapters 37-45

Character Analysis

Themes

Symbols & Motifs

Important Quotes

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Discussion Questions

Essay Topics

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

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.

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