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What day of the week did Ahmed have a half-day of school?
What day of the week did Ahmed have a half-day of school?
- Wednesday (correct)
- Friday
- Tuesday
- Monday
After school on Wednesdays, approximately how long did the cleaning lady work at Ahmed's home?
After school on Wednesdays, approximately how long did the cleaning lady work at Ahmed's home?
- Five hours (correct)
- Three hours
- Seven hours
- Two hours
What was Ahmed's primary concern regarding food?
What was Ahmed's primary concern regarding food?
- The quality of the food
- Sharing food with others
- The lack of variety in his meals
- Taking enough food for the weekend without taking too much (correct)
Why did Ahmed feel the need to leave by September?
Why did Ahmed feel the need to leave by September?
What was Ahmed's plan in terms of hiding?
What was Ahmed's plan in terms of hiding?
What did Ahmed observe one morning that evoked a sense of longing?
What did Ahmed observe one morning that evoked a sense of longing?
Besides food, what was another practical problem Ahmed needed to solve?
Besides food, what was another practical problem Ahmed needed to solve?
What reminded Ahmed of Friday prayers at the mosque?
What reminded Ahmed of Friday prayers at the mosque?
What method of transportation did Ahmed consider for his escape?
What method of transportation did Ahmed consider for his escape?
What did Ahmed worry about regarding the cellar?
What did Ahmed worry about regarding the cellar?
Flashcards
Ahmed's Daily Routine
Ahmed's Daily Routine
A description of Ahmed's activities throughout the week, highlighting school days and weekends.
Wednesdays
Wednesdays
Half school days for Ahmed, followed by cleaning chores at home.
Cleaning Lady
Cleaning Lady
A person who helps Ahmed's family maintain their home, working for five hours.
Weekend Struggles
Weekend Struggles
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Financial Concerns
Financial Concerns
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Hiding in the Cellar
Hiding in the Cellar
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Observations of Nature
Observations of Nature
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Memories of Family
Memories of Family
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Father's Influence
Father's Influence
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Solutions for Survival
Solutions for Survival
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Study Notes
Ahmed's Daily Life
- Ahmed's school days were short, only half a day.
- A cleaning lady visits the house every Wednesday.
- She vacuums and makes noise.
- The family waits for the boy to come home.
- Ahmed spends time in the cellar.
- He does push-ups and squats, watches football games, to pass time.
- Weekends were challenging because the family was sometimes away all day, or people were always at home.
- Ahmed stocked up food for weekends, but was afraid to take too much.
Ahmed's Concerns
- Ahmed saw news photos of a muddy, garbage-strewn area.
- He feared winter's harsh conditions.
- He had to plan ahead for the winter, including getting food supplies, and considering the financial implications.
- Ahmed considered staying in the cellar for the winter, but dismissed the idea as foolish.
Family and School
- School kids’ shouts alerted Ahmed to recess time.
- Friday prayers at the mosque were special family time
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