Ahmed's Journey in Calais

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Questions and Answers

What type of information is primarily conveyed in the provided text?

  • Historical context surrounding a musical composition
  • Objective analysis of a musical performance
  • A character's subjective experiences and reflections (correct)
  • Technical specifications of a musical instrument

Which element is absent from the description in the provided text?

  • Emotional responses
  • Figurative language
  • Personal viewpoints
  • Physical characteristics of an instrument (correct)

If the text were to be categorized, which genre would be most appropriate?

  • Musical critique
  • Technical manual
  • Historical fiction
  • Personal narrative (correct)

What could be added to the text to shift its focus towards a musical instrument?

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The text's primary purpose is to convey which of the following?

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Narrative description

A story that conveys experiences and thoughts of a character.

Musical instrument

An object created to produce music sounds.

Character's experiences

The events and emotions a character goes through in a story.

Thoughts in a narrative

The internal dialogue or feelings expressed by a character.

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Instrument description

Specific details about the structure and function of a musical instrument.

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Study Notes

Character's Situation

  • Ahmed lives in a difficult situation; he is considering staying in a cellar during winter.
  • He has no financial resources and limited options.
  • He is aware of the dangerous conditions outside.

Calais Conditions

  • The conditions in Calais are described as harsh, with poor living conditions.
  • There are garbage-strewn fields and people cooking over open fires.
  • The weather is getting worse, the description suggests winter is approaching.

Ahmed's Thoughts

  • Ahmed feels trapped and worried about the future.
  • He is aware of the risks of staying in the cellar, and he is afraid of getting caught.
  • He considers finding new strategies by himself, to ensure his survival and well-being.

Ahmed's Plan

  • Ahmed has decided to leave the family home.
  • He plans to secretly take a train to Calais.

Family Life

  • School days are short, only half of the day.
  • The cleaning lady visits the home daily.
  • Weekends are difficult for Ahmed as he is concerned about having a basic supply of food and money.

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