Ahmed's Journey: Memories and Reflections

<p>Weekends with family before the war (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was ripped off the rope by a wave. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>That his father would not come back (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Threw bags into the sea (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An inner tube (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Homs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Water (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text does not mention their destination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>&quot;Don't cry, there is already enough water in this boat.&quot; (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A slight, wiry man (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Greek Coast Guard would be less likely to see them. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was too small for him. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He gave Ahmed his watch. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fear and panic. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There is no evidence to determine occupation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A black inner tube. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was deflating. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Greek island of Lesbos. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The choice to travel on a cloudy, moonless night to avoid detection by the Coast Guard.

The small rubber boat being used by the group, low in the water, making it unstable.

Devices meant to keep people afloat; some were ill-fitting among the group.

The fear expressed by a woman in the boat as the situation became dire.

Ahmed's anxiety about drowning and the uncertainty of reaching safety.

Less than ten kilometers from Turkey to the Greek island of Lesbos, heightening the urgency.

The absence of stars or light that reflects the hopelessness and fear navigated by the group.

Ahmed wears his great-grandfather's Omega Seamaster, symbolizing family and heritage amidst peril.

Ahmed's sneakers were soaked by water in the boat.

People threw bags into the sea to reduce the boat's weight.

The boat was filled with too many people, increasing the danger.

Ahmed's father tried to comfort the crying woman amidst chaos.

The passengers shared a sense of helplessness despite different backgrounds.

Baba gave Ahmed an inner tube for safety in the water.

A man offered to swim, showing bravery in the crisis.

The engineering student was chosen to pilot the boat under urgent conditions.

The feeling Ahmed has as his father leads the rescue effort.

A traditional dance Ahmed recalls leading with his father during happier times.

Rough water conditions that create instability for the dinghy.

A powerful wave that tips the dinghy and risks capsizing it.

Heavy rain that worsens the sea situation for the swimmers.