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Why does Ahmed initially struggle to respond to Inspector Fontaine?
Why does Ahmed initially struggle to respond to Inspector Fontaine?
- He is formulating a complex alibi for his presence.
- He is diligently studying French verbs in his mind.
- He is overwhelmed by fear and surprise. (correct)
- He is pretending he doesn't speak English.
What specific detail in the scene helps Ahmed create his alibi?
What specific detail in the scene helps Ahmed create his alibi?
- The presence of the police car parked nearby.
- The sight of gardening tools near the basement door. (correct)
- The overgrown state of the neighbor's garden.
- The sound of the Howard family sleeping upstairs.
What can be inferred about Inspector Fontaine's attitude towards the Howard family's garden?
What can be inferred about Inspector Fontaine's attitude towards the Howard family's garden?
- He admires the family's choice of plants and landscaping.
- He believes the garden enhances the property's value.
- He is indifferent to the garden's appearance.
- He considers its unkempt state a personal affront. (correct)
Why is Ahmed avoiding the upper floors of the house?
Why is Ahmed avoiding the upper floors of the house?
What suggests that Ahmed's presence at the house is not for gardening?
What suggests that Ahmed's presence at the house is not for gardening?
What is the meaning of 'Qu'est-ce que tu fais?' in the context of the scene?
What is the meaning of 'Qu'est-ce que tu fais?' in the context of the scene?
Why is Ahmed's pass to leave school early relevant to the scene?
Why is Ahmed's pass to leave school early relevant to the scene?
How does Ahmed's studying French verbs contribute to the narrative?
How does Ahmed's studying French verbs contribute to the narrative?
What is Inspector Fontaine's initial reaction upon scaling the wall?
What is Inspector Fontaine's initial reaction upon scaling the wall?
What does Inspector Fontaine's statement "I have seen you before" imply?
What does Inspector Fontaine's statement "I have seen you before" imply?
Flashcards
Character: Ahmed
Character: Ahmed
Ahmed is a character who is panicked and confronted by Inspector Fontaine.
Character: Inspector Fontaine
Character: Inspector Fontaine
Inspector Fontaine is a police officer questioning Ahmed.
Confrontation
Confrontation
A tense interaction between Ahmed and Inspector Fontaine.
Ahmed's excuse
Ahmed's excuse
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Panic response
Panic response
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Overgrown bushes
Overgrown bushes
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Connection to garden
Connection to garden
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Climactic moment
Climactic moment
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Ahmed's surroundings
Ahmed's surroundings
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Language barrier
Language barrier
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Study Notes
Ahmed's Day
- Ahmed was on the living room couch with books, playing with a toy mouse
- He avoided the upper floors of the house where the family slept
- He studied French verbs outside for at least six hours a day
- His father would have been proud of his dedication to study
- Ahmed was a favorite of the lunch aides at school.
Encounter with Inspector Fontaine
- Inspector Fontaine called out to Ahmed ("Toi, là-bas!")
- Ahmed knocked over a chair in his panic
- Fontaine scaled a wall then jumped down, asking if he spoke English
- Ahmed nodded
- Fontaine asked what he was doing there
- Ahmed couldn't answer
- Fontaine was getting closer to grab him
- Ahmed thought of a reason to be there (garden work)
- Ahmed remembered Max's warning about cop's obsession with garden
- Fontaine stopped his charge and laughed, finding a gardener.
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Explore the compelling tale of Ahmed and his unexpected encounter with Inspector Fontaine. Ahmed balances his dedication to studying French verbs with a dash of adventure and humor as he interacts with the inspector. Join this quiz to delve deeper into their intriguing story.
