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Questions and Answers
What is the primary source of Ahmed's anxiety?
What is the primary source of Ahmed's anxiety?
- The complex narratives in the fables they are reading
- Fear of being wrongly perceived as a terrorist
- The challenging equations in his math class
- Concern for his family's safety amidst the crisis (correct)
How does the school staff respond to the crisis?
How does the school staff respond to the crisis?
- They dismiss classes early to allow students to go home
- They initiate lockdown procedures and secure the school building
- They organize an emergency assembly to inform students about the situation
- They attempt to maintain a sense of normalcy by continuing classes (correct)
Which best describes the overall atmosphere in the school?
Which best describes the overall atmosphere in the school?
- Tense and apprehensive underlying the surface calm (correct)
- Chaotic and panicked due to the imminent danger
- Supportive and collaborative between students and staff
- Orderly and focused despite external distractions
What specific detail underscores the external crisis?
What specific detail underscores the external crisis?
What internal conflict is Ahmed experiencing?
What internal conflict is Ahmed experiencing?
Flashcards
Ahmed's anxiety
Ahmed's anxiety
Ahmed feels worried about his family and safety during a crisis.
Crisis setting
Crisis setting
The story takes place in a city facing danger and uncertainty.
Student distraction
Student distraction
Students are preoccupied with worries, affecting their focus on lessons.
School response
School response
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Impact of terrorism on children
Impact of terrorism on children
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Study Notes
Ahmed's Experience
- Ahmed, a refugee, felt a great sense of urgency as he rushed to get Charlotte.
- He noticed other parents taking their children home, suggesting a serious situation.
- His fear stemmed from the possibility of a terrorist attack on government buildings, especially schools, given his family's proximity.
- He worried about his family's safety, unsure if Max's father and sister were safe.
Classroom Actions
- Madame Legrand, returning from outside, reassured students, but the sirens' sound made their concern palpable.
- She explained the seriousness of the situation indirectly, focusing on safety measures within the school.
- The day continued as usual, with lessons and activities, but students' anxiety was evident.
- The continued lesson focused on solving for 'x', fables of La Fontaine, and moral lessons
- Students' focus was elsewhere, highlighting the city's present danger, and the worry about family safety.
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Description
Explore Ahmed's urgent situation as a refugee amidst fears of a potential terrorist attack. The quiz reflects on the tension in the classroom as students navigate their lessons while worrying about family safety. Understand how this context affects education and emotional wellbeing.
