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What realization does Ahmed have about the location he is in?
What realization does Ahmed have about the location he is in?
- He is in a park with gravestones. (correct)
- He is in a botanical garden.
- He is in a children's playground.
- He is in a historical monument.
How does the narrator describe Ahmed's emotional reaction upon remembering the date of March 23?
How does the narrator describe Ahmed's emotional reaction upon remembering the date of March 23?
- Filled with a sense of relief.
- Blinded by tears and feeling deep loss. (correct)
- Overwhelmed with anger.
- Indifferent and unfazed.
What does Ahmed discover that provides him with a place to hide?
What does Ahmed discover that provides him with a place to hide?
- A hollow tree.
- A large wooden globe. (correct)
- An old abandoned car.
- A small cave.
What physical changes happen to the gravestones, as observed by Ahmed?
What physical changes happen to the gravestones, as observed by Ahmed?
What does the presence of children in the graveyard signify for Ahmed?
What does the presence of children in the graveyard signify for Ahmed?
Flashcards
Ahmed's emotional state
Ahmed's emotional state
Ahmed feels deep emptiness and loss from his parents' deaths.
March 23 significance
March 23 significance
The date of Ahmed's parents' anniversaries of death.
Graveyard as a park
Graveyard as a park
A space where gravestones exist, merging nature and remembrance.
Wooden globe hiding place
Wooden globe hiding place
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Erased names on tombstones
Erased names on tombstones
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Study Notes
Ahmed's Experience
- Ahmed, in a park, reads dates etched in stone (1848-1877) on a gravestone.
- The park is a place with gravestones and a basketball court.
- He walks over many gravestones, which are now smooth, blank stones
- He is overcome with grief from realization that today is the anniversary of his mother and father's death.
Grief and Loss
- Ahmed is overwhelmed by grief for his lost family.
- The names of his deceased parents, Jasmine and Nouri, are fading from memory.
- The date of their death—March 23—is significant, as it is also tomorrow.
- His family is now just anonymous numbers; their lives meaningless.
Seeking Shelter
- Ahmed seeks shelter in a wooden structure, a seemingly large globe with tubes poking from it.
- The structure is a child's playground.
- He hides within the structure, hoping to escape detection.
- He is not finding solace in hiding, only emptiness.
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Description
This quiz explores Ahmed's emotional journey as he grapples with the loss of his parents on the anniversary of their deaths. Through his experiences in the park and his attempts to find shelter, we delve into themes of grief, memory, and the search for solace. Reflect on the significance of loss and how it shapes one's identity.
