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What activity in Ahmed's routine is directly linked to a piece of advice from his grandfather?
What activity in Ahmed's routine is directly linked to a piece of advice from his grandfather?
- Waiting by the back door for the children
- Conversing with the orchids (correct)
- Collecting food and doing laundry
- Exercising in the mornings
Which event marks the transition in household languages from French to English in Ahmed's home?
Which event marks the transition in household languages from French to English in Ahmed's home?
- The shaking of the walls as the front door opens and closes (correct)
- Ahmed's return from school with the French-speaking woman
- The children's return from their mid-morning break
- The arrival of the girl who joins Ahmed and the French-speaking woman
What specific detail highlights the interaction between Ahmed and his sister, Jasmine?
What specific detail highlights the interaction between Ahmed and his sister, Jasmine?
- Ahmed's anger at Jasmine's milk consumption (correct)
- Their father's lesson about kindness
- Jasmine playing hajla
- Jasmine drinking all the milk
What time does the French-speaking woman leave Ahmed's house, based on when another girl joins the household?
What time does the French-speaking woman leave Ahmed's house, based on when another girl joins the household?
Which of these actions of Ahmed's grandfather is NOT explicitly mentioned in the text?
Which of these actions of Ahmed's grandfather is NOT explicitly mentioned in the text?
Flashcards
Ahmed's daily routine
Ahmed's daily routine
Ahmed engages in various activities after waking up, including moving orchids and exercising.
Talking to orchids
Talking to orchids
Ahmed speaks to orchids, believing they enjoy hearing his voice.
Father's lesson on kindness
Father's lesson on kindness
Ahmed learns to judge kindness when he gets angry over milk with Jasmine.
Family dynamics at home
Family dynamics at home
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Unanswered question about grandfather
Unanswered question about grandfather
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Study Notes
Ahmed's Routine
- Ahmed's family left the house no later than 8:15 AM on weekdays
- No one was home until the afternoon
- He used this time to move orchids, shower, and do chores
- He pet the cat, exercised by running up and down stairs, and washed his clothes
Ahmed's Interactions
- Ahmed talked to his orchids, remembering his grandfather's practice of talking to roses
- He told the orchids stories about his life, not the war, but life in Aleppo before the war
Family and School
- Ahmed's father always joined the neighbourhood football games and cheered louder than others
- He played with his daughter's' lips even when he was talking with friends
- He didn't tell his daughter to leave or stop when she was playing with his beard
- After school a woman who spoke French would come home with the boy
- The family spoke English, and French depending on the time
- They spoke various languages such as English and French
Family Dinner and Bed Time
- The family normally went to bed by 11:00 pm
- Ahmed had another window to go upstairs to get leftovers or eat a banana around midnight
- He always said goodnight to the orchids
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