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What does Ahmed associate the sound of police helicopters with?
What does Ahmed associate the sound of police helicopters with?
- The sound of warplanes dropping bombs (correct)
- A busy afternoon in Brussels city
- An air show taking place in the city
- The arrival of emergency services
How does Madame Legrand help students cope with the tense atmosphere?
How does Madame Legrand help students cope with the tense atmosphere?
- By organizing a silent protest
- By encouraging them to draw happy pictures (correct)
- By leading a meditation session
- By discussing history lessons
Why is Ahmed reluctant to express his true feelings about the day's events?
Why is Ahmed reluctant to express his true feelings about the day's events?
- He fears being ignored by his friends
- He worries about being late for class
- He feels Muslins are viewed as suspects in Brussels (correct)
- He is unsure how to articulate his thoughts
What does Oscar advise Ahmed regarding the situation's safety concerns?
What does Oscar advise Ahmed regarding the situation's safety concerns?
What does the morning atmosphere in Brussels indicate?
What does the morning atmosphere in Brussels indicate?
What is the primary setting of the story?
What is the primary setting of the story?
Which character shares their concerns about potential danger with Ahmed?
Which character shares their concerns about potential danger with Ahmed?
How do the events of the day impact Ahmed's perception?
How do the events of the day impact Ahmed's perception?
Flashcards
Ahmed
Ahmed
The central character facing anxieties in Brussels.
Oscar
Oscar
A friend who provides support and reassurance to Ahmed.
Madame Legrand
Madame Legrand
The teacher encouraging students to draw happy pictures for distraction.
Rumors of Bombings
Rumors of Bombings
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Police Helicopters
Police Helicopters
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Tension in Brussels
Tension in Brussels
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Drawing Happy Pictures
Drawing Happy Pictures
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Safety Concerns
Safety Concerns
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Ahmed's Truth
Ahmed's Truth
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Study Notes
Ahmed's Day in Brussels
- Rumors of disasters spread, including airport bombing and metro attack.
- Ahmed felt ill recalling specific locations affected.
- Farah expressed concern for Muslims in Brussels due to potential suspicion.
- Authorities could deport suspected terrorists.
- No commercial planes were in the air, only police helicopters.
- The helicopters reminded Ahmed of bombing helicopters.
- Ahmed was urged to stay calm.
- Madame Legrand encouraged students to draw happy pictures.
- Ahmed drew the garden behind Max's house and was asked to hang it in class.
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