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What is the primary focus of the text?
What is the primary focus of the text?
Which of the following best describes the nature of the text?
Which of the following best describes the nature of the text?
What activity is Ahmed described as engaging in?
What activity is Ahmed described as engaging in?
What kind of help does Ahmed seek?
What kind of help does Ahmed seek?
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What does the text suggest is a significant challenge for Ahmed?
What does the text suggest is a significant challenge for Ahmed?
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Flashcards
Ahmed's Situation
Ahmed's Situation
Ahmed faces challenges like losing his father and hunger.
Emotional Resilience
Emotional Resilience
The ability to adapt to difficult life situations.
Coping Actions
Coping Actions
Actions taken by Ahmed to deal with stress, such as writing.
Seeking Help
Seeking Help
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Survival Instincts
Survival Instincts
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Study Notes
Ahmed's Actions and Thoughts
- Ahmed takes pictures of his family in a specific order, a tradition.
- He is upset when he has to sit still for the photo and doesn't enjoy the smells of the city.
- The photo of the whole family, in particular, is significant.
- The memory makes him miss his father.
Ahmed's Actions in the Kitchen
- He enters the kitchen and hears his own breathing, which seems loud.
- He notices bananas hanging, but he can't steal them.
- He's hungry and doesn't know what to do.
- Ahmed realizes his father is gone. He is alone, penniless, and has no way to contact anyone.
Ahmed's Actions in the Cellar
- He goes to the basement and eats bread and a banana.
- He feels calmer after listing the food items on a piece of paper in Arabic.
- He checks on the orchids in the room, noting their poor condition.
- He remembers how his grandfather cared for ailing orchids and the necessity of helping them.
Ahmed's Actions Caring For the Orchids
- Ahmed helps the orchids in the bathroom with water and a razor blade.
- He aims to improve their health.
- He takes them to the windows.
Ahmed's Thoughts at Night
- Ahmed feels tired and reflects on creating a plan.
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Test your comprehension of Ahmed's experiences and feelings throughout the narrative. This quiz explores his actions in various settings and the emotions connected to his family memories and solitude. Dive into Ahmed's world and understand his struggles and connections.