Amal Unbound Chapters 14-19 WorksheetAmal Unbound Chapters 14-19: The Khan Estate Name: __________________________ Date: ___________________________ Chapter Highlights Amal begins her life as a servant in the 1. ___________________ estate. She is assigned to work directly for 2. ___________________, who is the mother of Jawad Sahib. While exploring the house, Amal is shocked by the 3. ___________________ and size of the building compared to her home. She meets 4. ___________________, another servant who is initially very cold and 5. ___________________ toward Amal because she feels Amal is taking her position. Amal eventually discovers a 6. ___________________, which gives her a small glimmer of hope. Rivalry & Resilience Choose a trait for each character and provide a piece of evidence from chapters 14-19. Nabila Character Trait: Evidence (What she says/does): Amal Character Trait: Evidence (What she says/does): Reading Between the Lines Why does Nabila feel threatened by Amal's arrival? What does this tell us about the life of a servant at the estate? When Amal first sees the library, why does she hesitate to enter? What can we infer about her internal conflict? Jawad Sahib's mother, Nasreen Baji, seems "kinder" than her son. Do you think she is truly an ally for Amal? Why or why not? Chronological Order Amal is given her first set of servant clothes and moves into the small servant quarters. Nasreen Baji gives Amal a tour of the main house and explains her duties. Amal meets Bilal, who warns her about the rules and the moods of the Khan family. Nabila hides Amal's shoes, causing her to be late for her morning duties. Amal discovers the hidden library filled with books she longs to read. © 2026 Educational Resources • Amal Unbound Literacy Unit
Amal Unbound Chapters 14-19 Answer KeyTeacher Reference Answer Key: Amal Unbound Chapters 14-19 Literacy Assessment Chapter Highlights Khan (or Jawad Sahib's) Nasreen Baji wealth (or luxury/opulence) Nabila resentful (or hostile/jealous) library (or room full of books) Rivalry & Resilience Nabila Trait: Insecure / Threatened Evidence: She views Amal as a threat to her social standing among the servants and sabotages her by hiding her shoes. Amal Trait: Determined / Curious Evidence: She explores her surroundings to understand the "rules" of the house and immediately seeks out reading material. Reading Between the Lines 1. Nabila's jealousy: Nabila feels that her status is being lowered by Amal’s arrival, as Amal is assigned to the "prestigious" position of serving Nasreen Baji directly. This shows that life at the estate is competitive and hierarchical even among the servants; security depends on one's proximity to the masters. 2. Hesitation at the library: Amal hesitates because she knows she is a servant and doesn't want to overstep her bounds or get caught. However, her internal conflict is between her identity as a student/reader and her new identity as a servant. The library represents her old life and her dreams. 3. Nasreen Baji as an ally: While Nasreen Baji is gentler than Jawad, she is still part of the system that keeps Amal captive. Her "kindness" is often patronizing or transactional. She likes Amal because Amal is useful and refined, not because she wants to free her. Chronological Order Amal is given her first set of servant clothes and moves into the small servant quarters. Nasreen Baji gives Amal a tour of the main house and explains her duties. Amal meets Bilal, who warns her about the rules and the moods of the Khan family. Nabila hides Amal's shoes, causing her to be late for her morning duties. Amal discovers the hidden library filled with books she longs to read.
Amal Unbound Chapters 20-22 WorksheetAmal Unbound Chapters 20-22: Standing Ground Name: __________________________ Date: ___________________________ Sabotage & Suspicion Amal is shocked to find a charred 1. ___________________ in Nasreen Baji’s armoire, even though she used the 2. ___________________ setting while ironing. Nasreen Baji is angry, not just about the damage, but because she thinks Amal tried to 3. ___________________ the mistake. Amal realizes that 4. ___________________ was the one who actually burned the fabric to get her in trouble. Later, the driver named 5. ___________________ reveals that he used to work for Amal’s 6. ___________________, highlighting how much her family’s status has changed. Advice from the Verandah “Talk back and hold your own. Or lose it forever.” — Bilal What is Bilal teaching Amal about surviving here? “You decide how you will be treated.” — Ghulam What does this suggest about power and respect? Freedom & The Library Nasreen Baji notes that she cannot grow her own garden because of "what people would think." What does this reveal about the "freedom" of the wealthy? Why does Amal feel that keeping the library books unread is a "bigger crime" than her borrowing one? What does this say about her values? Amal meets Nabila's eyes with a "steady gaze" at the end of Chapter 21. How has Amal's character shifted since the beginning of the book? Chronological Order Nasreen Baji admits she knows Amal didn't burn the clothes and says the person responsible has been "handled." Amal finds a hidden library and discovers a collection of poetry by Hafiz. Nasreen Baji accuses Amal of burning a silk shalwar kamiz and trying to hide it. Amal secretly takes a book of poetry to her room, hiding it under her shawl. Ghulam and Bilal talk to Amal on the verandah about her family’s land and standing up for herself. © 2026 Educational Resources • Amal Unbound Literacy Unit
Amal Unbound Chapters 20-22 Answer KeyTeacher Reference Answer Key: Chapters 20-22 Amal Unbound Sabotage & Suspicion shalwar kamiz (or outfit/clothes) gentlest (or lowest) hide (or conceal/cover up) Nabila Ghulam grandfather Advice from the Verandah Bilal's Advice: He is teaching Amal that passive behavior is interpreted as weakness at the Khan estate. To survive without being constantly taken advantage of, she must learn to defend herself and speak up. Ghulam's Advice: His advice focuses on agency and self-determination. He suggests that while she is in a position of low power, her own actions and the way she carries herself determine how the masters and other servants treat her. Freedom & The Library 1. Wealth vs. Freedom: Nasreen Baji’s situation shows that wealth doesn't equal true freedom. She is trapped by social norms and "appearances," preventing her from enjoying simple pleasures like gardening, which she loves. 2. Amal's values: Amal values the potential of books and education over the rules of a house she was forced into. To her, knowledge is sacred, and letting it go to waste (unread) is a greater moral failure than borrowing a book without permission. 3. Character shift: Amal is moving from a state of fear and "shriveling" to one of quiet defiance and dignity. She is taking the advice of Bilal and Ghulam to heart and is starting to claim space for herself in the estate. Chronological Order Nasreen Baji accuses Amal of burning a silk shalwar kamiz and trying to hide it. Ghulam and Bilal talk to Amal on the verandah about her family’s land and standing up for herself. Nasreen Baji admits she knows Amal didn't burn the clothes and says the person responsible has been "handled." Amal finds a hidden library and discovers a collection of poetry by Hafiz. Amal secretly takes a book of poetry to her room, hiding it under her shawl.
All You Need is Love Chapters 19-21 WorksheetAll You Need is Love Chapters 19-21: Treasures & Truths Student Explorer Name: __________________________ Date: ___________________________ The Els Encants Expedition Alba travels to the flea market in Eduardo’s tiny car, nicknamed 1. ____________________ . While there, Alba discovers a cookbook titled 2. ____________________ , which excites her because it’s in English and focuses on her new passion. However, her excitement turns to panic when she realizes her 3. ____________________ has been stolen by a pickpocket. Manny kindly lends her money, allowing her to buy a beautiful silk 4. ____________________ that reminds her of her mother. Later, the group visits Eduardo and Manny’s apartment, which they call the 5. ____________________ because it is filled with fascinating antiques. The day takes a shocking turn when Alba's mother, 6. ____________________ , unexpectedly arrives at the restaurant. Secondhand Stories Compare the perspectives on "old stuff" from the text. Alba's View "The little spots and cracks told stories... Secondhand objects somehow felt alive to me." Her Parents' View "Mom always said old stuff reeked of dust... Dad preferred everything to be new and expensive." Reading Between the Lines When Alba sees her mother at the restaurant, why does she describe her as looking like the "porcelain doll" with the cracked face she saw at the flea market? "I left... I left... I left." What is the "bigger truth" Alba realizes later by the dumpster regarding her mother's escape and their family life? At the end of Chapter 21, Alba recalls the memory of the shattered clay bowl. What does this memory reveal about her father's character and their home life? The Sourdough Sequence Alba and Toni perform the autolyse, letting the flour absorb the water for one hour. Toni adds the "Jabba" starter into the room-temperature water and whisks it together. Alba measures out 450 grams of bread flour and 50 grams of whole wheat flour. After hours of stretch-and-folds and fermentation, the bread is finally baked in a hot oven. Alba uses a stick to mix the liquid and flour together into a "shaggy mess." Barcelona Chronicles • All You Need is Love Literacy Guide
All You Need is Love Chapters 19-21 Answer KeyTeacher Reference Answer Key All You Need is Love: Chapters 19-21 The Els Encants Expedition Sara Montiel Tartine Bread wallet flame scarf (or silk scarf) House of Treasures (or Sala de Curiosidades) Isabel Secondhand Stories Alba's Perspective: Alba identifies with old objects because she feels "used" and "discarded" herself. She values the history and stories behind the cracks, seeing them as proof of a life lived rather than defects. Parents' Perspective: Her parents value surface-level perfection. They see old items as representative of death or failure. This mirrors how they treated Alba—once she wasn't "perfect" or "new," they sent her away. Reading Between the Lines 1. The Porcelain Doll Comparison: The doll represents a fragile beauty that has been severely damaged. Like the doll, her mother is "shattered" or "cracked" by her father's abuse. The bruises and her thin appearance show a person on the verge of breaking completely. 2. "I Left": These words signify a monumental break from a cycle of abuse. The "bigger truth" Alba realizes is that her mother finally found the courage to escape the toxic relationship that defined their family life for years. It is a moment of painful liberation. 3. The Clay Bowl Memory: The memory reveals the terrifying violence in Alba's home. Her father is shown as physically abusive and controlling (choking her mother). The shattering of the bowl symbolizes the destruction of Alba's childhood innocence and her attempt to please her parents. The Sourdough Sequence Toni adds the "Jabba" starter into the room-temperature water... Alba measures out 450 grams of bread flour and 50 grams of whole wheat flour. Alba uses a stick to mix the liquid and flour together into a "shaggy mess." Alba and Toni perform the autolyse, letting the flour absorb the water for one hour. After hours of stretch-and-folds and fermentation, the bread is finally baked in a hot oven.
