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What is the primary reason Mr. Algafari stopped Ahmed?
What is the primary reason Mr. Algafari stopped Ahmed?
- He wanted to prevent further damage to his window.
- He was concerned for Ahmed's safety. (correct)
- He was annoyed by the noise.
- He disliked Ahmed's presence.
Why did Ahmed's father not stop him from digging in the rubble?
Why did Ahmed's father not stop him from digging in the rubble?
- He was too overcome with grief himself. (correct)
- He knew the situation was hopeless.
- He wanted Ahmed to come to terms with reality.
- He realized Ahmed needed to search for survivors.
What is Ahmed's primary emotional struggle after the bombing?
What is Ahmed's primary emotional struggle after the bombing?
- Wrestling with uncertainty about the suffering of his loved ones. (correct)
- Disbelief that it happened.
- Anger at the terrorists.
- Fear for his own safety.
What is Max's suspicion regarding the end of the lockdown?
What is Max's suspicion regarding the end of the lockdown?
What is the significance of the armed officer outside the school?
What is the significance of the armed officer outside the school?
Why does Max lie to his mother about the Belgian kid?
Why does Max lie to his mother about the Belgian kid?
What can be inferred about Max's relationship with his mother?
What can be inferred about Max's relationship with his mother?
What is the main conflict Max faces in the passage?
What is the main conflict Max faces in the passage?
What can be inferred about Ahmed's relationship with his family?
What can be inferred about Ahmed's relationship with his family?
Flashcards
Ahmed's grief
Ahmed's grief
Ahmed experiences intense sorrow after losing loved ones in a bombing.
Max's concern
Max's concern
Max worries more about a classmate than external dangers like terrorists.
Mr. Algafari's actions
Mr. Algafari's actions
Mr. Algafari physically prevents Ahmed from accessing danger.
The lockdown
The lockdown
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Police involvement
Police involvement
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Teasing at school
Teasing at school
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Emotional support
Emotional support
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Family dynamics
Family dynamics
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Ahmed's father's beliefs
Ahmed's father's beliefs
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Study Notes
Ahmed's Experience During the Lockdown
- Ahmed was playing football when Mr. Algafari shouted at him.
- Mr. Algafari frequently coughed and spat due to smoking.
- Ahmed was dragged away by his father after a bomb hit.
- Ahmed's father's cries confirmed what had happened.
- Ahmed was comforted by a soft voice telling him it was okay to cry.
- Ahmed collapsed against Max due to his pain.
Lockdown End and Aftermath
- The lockdown ended despite the missing terrorist still being at large.
- Police claimed the terrorist left the city, but Max had doubts.
- Government officials were also tired of the lockdown.
- Armed police officers stood outside the school, barring parents and students from entering.
- Max's mother was unsure if she should send him back.
- Max's mother gave him a hug at the entrance.
- Max felt more threatened by a Belgian boy than a terrorist.
- Max's mom's concern about someone bothering him.
- Max denied the issue was serious.
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