How does the author use soccer as a metaphor for broader social and cultural issues? What does the sport represent in the context of the novel? How does it represent different things to different characters?

Analyze the impact of social media on the characters’ lives and the unfolding of events, especially considering the Facebook incident involving Tom and Samira. How does social media foster cross-cultural understanding and/or exacerbate misunderstandings?

How does Maria Padian use foreshadowing as a literary device to build anticipation and depth in Out of Nowhere? Identify and analyze instances where Padian subtly hints at future events or developments.