Ahmed's Journey and Max's School Day

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What was the name of Max's new school?

  • École de l'Amitié
  • École du Bonheur (correct)
  • École de la Joie
  • École de la Tristesse

What date did Max start at his new school?

  • August 31, 2015
  • September 1, 2015 (correct)
  • August 1, 2015
  • September 2, 2015

Why did Max find the name of his new school ironic?

  • He believed the school's focus on happiness would clash with its academic rigor.
  • He considered happiness to be a serious pursuit, not suitable for a school name.
  • He felt apprehensive about starting at a new school and didn't expect to be happy there. (correct)
  • He had previously attended a school with a similar name and had a negative experience.

What was Max's emotional state as he entered the school?

<p>Tense and nervous (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What detail did Max omit when talking to his friends Kevin and Malik?

<p>That he had already completed sixth grade in Belgium. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Max enter the school building?

<p>Through an enormous sliding door (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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École du Bonheur

A school named 'School of Happiness' where Max attends.

Max's anxiety

Max feels nervous about starting at a new school.

Uniforms

Clothing worn by students at the school, indicating identity and belonging.

Sixth grade

The grade Max previously completed, reflecting on his educational transition.

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Skype conversation

Max talked to friends online but omitted details about his school situation.

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Typical school noise

The common sounds of students talking and moving around in schools.

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Study Notes

Ahmed's Journey to England

  • Ahmed reminisces about his imagined life in England, featuring football, fish and chips, and David De Gea's goalkeeping.
  • He understood his fate was linked to England, despite his father's death.
  • He knew the best way to get to England was through Calais, France.

Max's First Day at School

  • Max's first day at the School of Happiness (Ecole du Bonheur) happened on September 1, 2015.
  • Max found the name of the school ironic or amusing.
  • Max felt anxious about the day ahead, but reminded himself it would be over soon.
  • He thought his previous sixth-grade experience in Belgium meant the new school was like elementary school, so he didn't mention it when talking to his friends.
  • Max experienced a large crowd of students in the school courtyard.
  • He walked through a sliding door into a hallway, where he heard chattering and shouting.

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