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Ahmed's Dilemma in the Basement

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Upon entering the room, what was Ahmed's initial impression of the space?

A crypt or burial chamber, due to its emptiness and cobwebs. (correct)

A hidden library filled with ancient texts.

A dusty attic used for storage.

A secret passage leading to another location.

What was Ahmed's primary concern upon realizing he was in trouble in the room?

That he would never find his way out of the basement.

That he would run out of food and water.

That the room was haunted.

That he would be arrested for breaking and entering. (correct)

Among the items Ahmed possessed when he found himself in trouble, which of these was explicitly mentioned?

A map and compass.

A fake passport and a watch. (correct)

A mobile phone and wallet.

A backpack full of supplies.

Which of the following best describes Madame Pauline based on the information provided?

<p>An opinionated and multilingual observer. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What interrupted Max while he was practicing writing his name?

<p>The ringing of the doorbell. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Crypt

A crypt is an underground room or vault used for burial.

Fake passport

A fake passport is a fraudulent document used to misrepresent identity and nationality.

Dictée

Dictée is a weekly French spelling test focused on dictation of words.

Madame Pauline

An old Flemish woman hired to observe Ahmed, fluent in multiple languages.

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Swollen glands

Swollen glands are swollen lymph nodes often indicating infection or illness.

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Ahmed's Situation

Ahmed, believing he's discovered a crypt, hides in a hidden room in a basement.
He has no money, phone, or even enough money for transportation home.
He finds a room with a hidden alcove for possible seclusion.
Hesitates but decides to hide for a while.

Hiding in the Basement

He stealthily goes to a laundry room to dry himself off and uses a blanket for cover.
He crept back to the hidden room within the basement.
He stripped off his clothes and collapsed on the blanket.

Madame Pauline's Comment

Madame Pauline notices Ahmed's bad handwriting.
She comments on his poor handwriting and notes it's a problem.

Trouble with Max

The School of Misery wouldn't be so bad if Ahmed could just play Minecraft.
This is a problem because Madame Pauline, his overseer, will keep him on task.

Language Issues for Max

Madame Pauline is fluent in three languages (French, Dutch, and English).
She has strong opinions about everything, even video games.
In French, some words that sound the same are written differently.

Max's Spelling Test

Max is studying for his weekly spelling test in French (dictée).
He finds the spelling test very challenging.

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Explore the intriguing scenario of Ahmed as he navigates his hidden life in the basement. Faced with financial constraints and social pressures from Madame Pauline, his story delves into themes of isolation and personal struggles. This quiz will test your comprehension of Ahmed's situation and the dynamics with the characters around him.