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Q. Why doesn't Alan want to open up to Yousef about the failures in his love life?
He's giving Yousef love advice; he doesn't want to lose cred.
He doesn't want to "lose face" in front of a guy.
It's just embarrassing.
Yousef is too young to be his equal and discuss such things.
Q. Yousef really seems to enjoy Alan's jokes, but Ruby hated them. What was her problem with them?
They were tasteless.
They made Alan seem unintelligent.
They meant Alan really had nothing to say.
Alan's voice irritated her.
Q. What motivates Alan to go with Yousef to the mountains?
He wants to explore more of the country.
KAEC and Jeddah are boring.
He wants to avoid Hanne.
He needs to be near his sane new BFF
Q. Why is Yousef so upset when Alan nearly shoots the shepherd boy? (Other than the fact that he nearly shoots the shepherd boy).
He thought Alan had better concentration than that.
He feels that Alan may have done it on purpose.
He thinks that Alan is trying to harm his cred with the villagers.
He wonders if Alan may be insane.
Q. Why does Yousef try to warn Alan not to be so optimistic about KAEC?
He's seen these kinds of boom cities go bust before.
He sees that Alan isn't levelheaded.
He's much more naturally cautious than Alan.
He has enemies at KAEC.