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Questions and Answers
What event directly caused Ahmed to leave Syria?
What event directly caused Ahmed to leave Syria?
- His family's financial hardship.
- Political unrest in his town.
- A bomb attack in his vicinity. (correct)
- The closure of his school.
In Turkey, what was Ahmed's primary barrier to attending 'real school'?
In Turkey, what was Ahmed's primary barrier to attending 'real school'?
- Overcrowded refugee camp schools and the need to work. (correct)
- Language difficulties and cultural differences.
- Lack of interest in education.
- Government restrictions on refugee education.
What is Max's initial suggestion to help Ahmed return to school?
What is Max's initial suggestion to help Ahmed return to school?
- Having Ahmed start as a new student with forged documents. (correct)
- Contacting school authorities to plead Ahmed's case.
- Seeking help from refugee support organisations for school placement.
- Enrolling Ahmed in online schooling programs.
What is the main challenge Ahmed faces in enrolling in school as a 'new student'?
What is the main challenge Ahmed faces in enrolling in school as a 'new student'?
What is the purpose of Max's plan for Ahmed to leave before dawn and return after school?
What is the purpose of Max's plan for Ahmed to leave before dawn and return after school?
According to the conversation, what prior use did Ahmed have for his forged passport?
According to the conversation, what prior use did Ahmed have for his forged passport?
Why does Max believe they could successfully create a fake Belgian identification card?
Why does Max believe they could successfully create a fake Belgian identification card?
What is Max's strategy if a police officer questions Ahmed?
What is Max's strategy if a police officer questions Ahmed?
What does Ahmed's statement 'We will become very good friends' imply in the context of the conversation?
What does Ahmed's statement 'We will become very good friends' imply in the context of the conversation?
What is the overarching theme that is most evident in the dialogue between Max and Ahmed?
What is the overarching theme that is most evident in the dialogue between Max and Ahmed?
Flashcards
Ahmed's desire to return to school
Ahmed's desire to return to school
Ahmed wants to resume his education after being away for three years due to a bomb attack.
Refugee camp challenges
Refugee camp challenges
Ahmed faced overcrowded conditions and limited access to education in the refugee camp.
Sneaking back into school
Sneaking back into school
Ahmed and Max plan to secretly have Ahmed return to school without proper documentation.
Forged passport
Forged passport
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Belgian identification card
Belgian identification card
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Max's role
Max's role
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Coast is clear
Coast is clear
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Police officer concern
Police officer concern
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Plan for first day back
Plan for first day back
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Friendship importance
Friendship importance
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Study Notes
Ahmed's Feelings and Actions
- Ahmed pressed his face against the glass, seeing only the brown tile foyer and plastic bins of the lost and found.
- He felt as if Max had let him down.
- After pulling away, Ahmed's face was relaxed and peaceful.
- He commented on the view of the front of the school, contrasting it with the back.
Timeline of Events
- Three months prior to the current events, Max never would have understood Ahmed's urge to leave school.
- The lockdown had impacted school due to unsafe conditions.
- Ahmed's previous desire was to stay home, play Minecraft, and have free time.
Conversation Between Max and Ahmed
- Max questioned Ahmed about how long it had been since he'd been to school (which was three years).
- Max was surprised to learn Ahmed had left Syria a month after a bombing.
- Max learned Ahmed was in a refugee camp in Turkey and was working at a bakery to pay for a fake passport.
- Ahmed revealed his plan to sneak back into school after a certain time to avoid authorities.
- Max, having thought of a crazy idea, accepted Ahmed's plan to get back into school and promised friendship.
Max's Thoughts and Feelings
- Max felt as if he had let Ahmed down (when he initially pressed his face against the glass).
- He felt bad and hid his tears.
- Max realized school was a luxury (due to the circumstances they have been through).
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