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What does Ahmed feel when he sees the picture of two boys on bikes?
What does Ahmed feel when he sees the picture of two boys on bikes?
Which personal action does Max use to illustrate friendship with Ahmed?
Which personal action does Max use to illustrate friendship with Ahmed?
What additional item does Max give Ahmed along with food and supplies?
What additional item does Max give Ahmed along with food and supplies?
Who is Johnny Clem described in the book Ahmed reads?
Who is Johnny Clem described in the book Ahmed reads?
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Why does Max think Ahmed is unmoved by Johnny Clem's story?
Why does Max think Ahmed is unmoved by Johnny Clem's story?
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What realization does Max have while listening to the story about Johnny Clem?
What realization does Max have while listening to the story about Johnny Clem?
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Flashcards
Max and Ahmed's conversation
Max and Ahmed's conversation
A discussion where Max asks Ahmed about family photos.
Johnny Clem
Johnny Clem
A boy who joined the Union Army at age ten and shot a Confederate colonel.
Battle of Chickamauga
Battle of Chickamauga
A significant Civil War battle where Johnny Clem shot a Confederate officer.
English dictionary
English dictionary
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Ahmed's reaction to the story
Ahmed's reaction to the story
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Max's perception of Ahmed
Max's perception of Ahmed
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Study Notes
Ahmed and Max's Conversation
- Ahmed and Max discuss photos of Ahmed's family before the war.
- Max shows Ahmed a photo of two boys on bikes and kids leaving a school building.
- Ahmed asks if the building is his school, and Max confirms it is.
- Ahmed's stomach clenches with longing at the image.
- Ahmed mentions Kevin and Malik and their destroyed bike.
Story about Johnny Clem
- Max reads a chapter about Johnny Clem from Boy Heroes of the War Between the States.
- Johnny Clem joined the Union Army at age ten.
- At age twelve, during the Battle of Chickamauga, Johnny Clem shot a Confederate colonel who demanded his surrender.
- Max finds Johnny's story exciting, but Ahmed seems unmoved.
- Max attributes Ahmed's lack of enthusiasm to language difficulties.
- Max also considers that Ahmed's war experiences might make the story less exciting for him.
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Description
This quiz explores the conversations between Ahmed and Max, focusing on Ahmed's memories of his family and the effects of war. It also delves into the story of Johnny Clem, a young boy who fought in the Civil War. Join us in examining the themes of nostalgia and the impact of war on young lives.
