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Autumn of 1971
Mr. Pirzada
Lilia
Lilias parents

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There was a civil war in Pakistan East vs West. Mr. Pirzada, from Dacca, east Pakistan, fled from Pakistan because of the war. He is now living in Boston because he received a grant to write a book. He sends letters to his seven daughters every week.

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Told from her POV. Sheltered from her culture and the turmoil happening there due to her American education.

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As the signs of upcoming war become more prevalent, Lilia's father is concerned by Lilia's lack of knowledge on the situation. He asks her "what do you learn in school?" Her classes are based on history that happened in America hundreds of years ago instead of current events. Lilia's a attempt educate herself on her own native history and current events is frowned upon by her teacher.

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Mr. Pirzada is concerned for his family because he has not heard from them in six months and doesn't know what is going on in Dacca.

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Her mom is unconcerned with Lilia's lack of knowledge and is more concerned that she is immersed into the american culture.  She believes because Lilia was born and will grow up in America, she should focus on her education on American history and events

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How much does other countrys history and culture gets taught in  American schools?

Has anyone ever heard of the Pakistani Civil war before reading this story?

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Lilia's dad is shocked when he realizes Lilia's education is limited to American history and does not cover current foreign events.  He deems it his own duty to expose his daughter using the television, stories and books to the events happening in Asia. Which was the best was for Lilas dad to expose her to the events.

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Exposure to other culture is shaped by the surrounding environments and type of education.

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They tell him that the house is too big and they are moving him out of it.