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-Susan Cserhati

__Capable Connections__

Some connections that i have noticed in the book relate to movies that i have seen through out the years. These movies are as followed :

- King of Scotland - Gangs of New York

__Questions- Nyrik Austin__ Why do you think the story starts off with robbing? How can the flashbacks help us learn more about the main character? What about Sudan makes this story interesting and relevant to the U.S.?

__**Word Wizard---Esteban Pareja**__
 * Haphazardly** (pg. 7): randomly: in a random manner; "the houses were randomly scattered"; "bullets were fired into the crowd at random"
 * Disinclined** (pg. 7): unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval; "disinclined to say anything to anybody"
 * Skewed** (pg. 17): skew: having an oblique or slanting direction or position; "the picture was skew"
 * Imminent** (pg. 22): at hand(p): close in time; about to occur; "retribution is at hand"; "some people believe the day of judgment is close at hand"
 * Calamity** (pg. 42): an event resulting in great loss and misfortune; "the whole city was affected by the irremediable calamity"; "the earthquake was a disaster"
 * Rouse** (pg. 52): awaken: cause to become awake or conscious; "He was roused by the drunken men in the street"; "Please wake me at 6 AM."
 * Nuances** (pg. 66): A minor distinction; Subtlety or fine detail
 * Meandering** (pg. 81): An instance or period or roaming; winding or rambling