Background Information

Talk about what you know about Jinns or Genies. What do they do? Where do they come from? Then talk about what you would ask a genie for. Do you think people would be surprised at your requests?

Questions

1. What is a jinn or genie?

2. Why do you think Richard wouldn't ask for a cure for his cerebral palsy?

3. What is a premium?

4. What would he ask for?

5. What is the cosmic lesson that he's supposed to be learning?

6. Use the word traumatic in a sentence.

7. What five things does Richard say would change if he didn't have cerebral palsy?

8. What has having cerebral palsy given Richard?

9. Why do you think having CP has helped Richard appreciate other minority groups?

10. What is a minority group?