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Questions and Answers
What caused Ahmed to jump?
What caused Ahmed to jump?
- Max translating his words incorrectly.
- Oscar breaking a stick. (correct)
- Oscar shouting loudly.
- Ibrahim's sudden arrival.
What was Max's suggestion regarding Ibrahim's situation?
What was Max's suggestion regarding Ibrahim's situation?
- That Ibrahim could seek asylum in Molenbeek.
- That Ibrahim could pretend to be Oscar's uncle.
- That Oscar could get Ibrahim a fake ID. (correct)
- That Ibrahim could disguise himself as a student.
What internal conflict does Ahmed face?
What internal conflict does Ahmed face?
- Whether to confide in Max and Farah or to handle the situation alone.
- Whether to ask Ibrahim to lie to remain in Belgium or to accept his potential departure. (correct)
- Whether to stay in school or return to his family.
- Whether to focus on his studies or help Ibrahim find a solution.
Where does the story primarily take place?
Where does the story primarily take place?
What was Ahmed doing in the forest with Oscar?
What was Ahmed doing in the forest with Oscar?
Where did Ahmed NOT try to devise a strategy?
Where did Ahmed NOT try to devise a strategy?
What did Max do after school on Friday?
What did Max do after school on Friday?
What interrupted Max's viewing of the soccer match?
What interrupted Max's viewing of the soccer match?
How did Farah respond to Ahmed's worries?
How did Farah respond to Ahmed's worries?
Flashcards
Ahmed's Concern
Ahmed's Concern
Ahmed worries about quitting school and losing friends.
Oscar's Suggestion
Oscar's Suggestion
Oscar wonders if Ibrahim could attend school instead of his mother.
Fake ID
Fake ID
Oscar asks if Max could get Ibrahim a fake identification.
Molenbeek
Molenbeek
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Happiness School
Happiness School
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Morse Code
Morse Code
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Friday After School
Friday After School
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Pauline's Interruption
Pauline's Interruption
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Damp Grass
Damp Grass
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Study Notes
Chapter Forty
- Ahmed considers a plan to stay in Molenbeek with his family.
- Oscar, a friend, is involved, helping Ahmed with ideas for staying.
- Plans include the School of Happiness, Scouts meetings, attempting to speak with Ahmed's family.
- Ahmed, concerned that staying hidden will not be easy.
- Ahmed fears that lying about his situation could jeopardize his chances of staying in Molenbeek.
- He worries that threats may be increasing quicker than the ability to hide them.
- Ahmed considers leaving school and friends and hiding from authorities.
- Farah and Max assure Ahmed that they will find a solution.
- Max watches Belgian sports matches, observing and thinking of a plan.
- The soccer match and commentary is interrupted by police footage.
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Description
In this chapter, Ahmed grapples with the challenges of staying in Molenbeek while considering the implications for his family. With the help of his friend Oscar, they explore options such as the School of Happiness and Scouts meetings, but Ahmed struggles with the fear of being discovered and the consequent threats. Despite his worries, Farah and Max provide support and hope for finding a solution together.
