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What was the name of Max's new school?
What was the name of Max's new school?
What date did Max start at his new school?
What date did Max start at his new school?
Why did Max find the name of his new school ironic?
Why did Max find the name of his new school ironic?
What was Max's emotional state as he entered the school?
What was Max's emotional state as he entered the school?
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What detail did Max omit when talking to his friends Kevin and Malik?
What detail did Max omit when talking to his friends Kevin and Malik?
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How did Max enter the school building?
How did Max enter the school building?
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Flashcards
École du Bonheur
École du Bonheur
A school named 'School of Happiness' where Max attends.
Max's anxiety
Max's anxiety
Max feels nervous about starting at a new school.
Uniforms
Uniforms
Clothing worn by students at the school, indicating identity and belonging.
Sixth grade
Sixth grade
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Skype conversation
Skype conversation
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Typical school noise
Typical school noise
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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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Description
Explore the contrasting experiences of Ahmed reminiscing about his life in England and Max starting his first day at the School of Happiness. From dreams of football and fish and chips to the nerves of a new school environment, this quiz delves into their personal journeys and emotions. Test your knowledge on their stories and themes!
