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Why did the smugglers choose a cloudy, moonless night for the crossing?
Why did the smugglers choose a cloudy, moonless night for the crossing?
- It was less likely they would be spotted by the Greek Coast Guard. (correct)
- They enjoyed sailing in darkness.
- They preferred cooler temperatures.
- The stars were not visible.
What was Ahmed's primary concern about his life jacket?
What was Ahmed's primary concern about his life jacket?
- It was uncomfortable.
- It was old and torn.
- It was too small and potentially defective. (correct)
- It didn't match his outfit.
What was Ahmed's father's initial reaction to the woman's expression of panic?
What was Ahmed's father's initial reaction to the woman's expression of panic?
- He ignored her completely.
- He agreed with her.
- He remained calm and smiled. (correct)
- He told her to be quiet.
What did Ahmed's father give him before the situation worsened?
What did Ahmed's father give him before the situation worsened?
What was the approximate distance between the coast of Turkey and the Greek island of Lesbos?
What was the approximate distance between the coast of Turkey and the Greek island of Lesbos?
What specific detail highlighted the dire conditions inside the dinghy?
What specific detail highlighted the dire conditions inside the dinghy?
What did Ahmed's father sling over his shoulder?
What did Ahmed's father sling over his shoulder?
What was failing on the boat, causing concern among the passengers?
What was failing on the boat, causing concern among the passengers?
What did Ahmed's father do with the inner tube?
What did Ahmed's father do with the inner tube?
What did the passengers do to lighten the boat?
What did the passengers do to lighten the boat?
What replaced Ahmed's fear as he watched his father swim?
What replaced Ahmed's fear as he watched his father swim?
What memory did watching his father lead the swimmers bring back to Ahmed?
What memory did watching his father lead the swimmers bring back to Ahmed?
What caused Ahmed to be jolted from his memories?
What caused Ahmed to be jolted from his memories?
What did the swimmers do as whitecaps broke over their heads?
What did the swimmers do as whitecaps broke over their heads?
What happened after the sideways wave hit the dinghy?
What happened after the sideways wave hit the dinghy?
What weather condition began shortly after Ahmed was remembering the past?
What weather condition began shortly after Ahmed was remembering the past?
What did people on the boat do to try and lighten the load?
What did people on the boat do to try and lighten the load?
What did Ahmed's father give him?
What did Ahmed's father give him?
What did Ahmed's father do after giving him the inner tube?
What did Ahmed's father do after giving him the inner tube?
What was the captain of the boat's profession before?
What was the captain of the boat's profession before?
What did Ahmed notice was soaking his sneakers?
What did Ahmed notice was soaking his sneakers?
What did Ahmed's father say to the crying woman?
What did Ahmed's father say to the crying woman?
From what countries were the passengers?
From what countries were the passengers?
Besides Ahmed's father, who else could swim?
Besides Ahmed's father, who else could swim?
Flashcards
Smugglers
Smugglers
Individuals who illegally transport people or goods across borders.
Aegean Sea
Aegean Sea
A body of water located between Greece and Turkey.
Life jackets
Life jackets
Personal flotation devices designed to keep a person afloat.
Panic
Panic
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Deflating boat
Deflating boat
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Omega Seamaster
Omega Seamaster
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Fear of drowning
Fear of drowning
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Hope in darkness
Hope in darkness
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Ahmed's father's action
Ahmed's father's action
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Overcrowded boat
Overcrowded boat
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Inner tube
Inner tube
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Common struggle
Common struggle
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Desperation of refugees
Desperation of refugees
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Captain's role
Captain's role
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Prayer
Prayer
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Bailing water
Bailing water
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Toilet paper
Toilet paper
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Tissues
Tissues
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Hand sanitizer
Hand sanitizer
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Disinfectant wipes
Disinfectant wipes
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Face masks
Face masks
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Gloves
Gloves
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Fever thermometer
Fever thermometer
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Symptom checker
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Study Notes
Smugglers' Journey Across the Aegean Sea
- Smugglers purposefully waited for a cloudy night to avoid detection by coast guard.
- Inflatable dinghy lowered significantly, creating a visibility problem.
- Eighteen men, three women, and four children were aboard.
- Several had inadequate or poorly fitting life jackets; few knew how to swim.
- Panic arose when the motor failed to start.
- Ahmed Nasser, a fourteen-year-old boy, worried about the danger.
- Father reassured Ahmed and passengers.
- Distress in the boat due to the sinking dinghy and sea conditions was evident.
- The boat was ten kilometers from the Greek island of Lesbos.
Escape Attempt to Greece
- Men, women, and children were crammed into the small dinghy.
- The father reassured his family and passengers.
- Fear and vulnerability of the passengers were evident.
- None of the passengers knew how to swim.
- Some passengers tried to bail water using plastic bottles.
- The father sacrificed himself to save the passengers by going overboard.
- Other passengers were afraid but tried to lighten the load to save the boat.
- The passengers were from Syria, Afghanistan, and Iraq.
- Passengers worried if their family members would perish likewise.
Boat Capsized and Passengers Missing
- The dinghy capsized and the passengers were struggling.
- Other passengers were rescued by a few men.
- Survivors cried, and there was chaos on the dinghy.
- Passengers were afraid, and the sea grew rough.
- Passengers cheered and thanked God for their survival.
- There remained survivors and hope for the missing.
- Some people cried and prayed but nothing could solve immediate needs.
- Several of the passengers were feared missing.
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A group of refugees attempts a dangerous crossing of the Aegean Sea to reach Greece. Overcrowded in a small dinghy on a cloudy night, they face peril when the motor fails. Passengers, including children, panic as the boat takes on water, highlighting their vulnerability and desperation.