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What is the primary setting of the excerpt?
What is the primary setting of the excerpt?
- A courtroom
- A busy police station
- A serene garden (correct)
- A bustling marketplace
Which characters are involved in the conversation described in the excerpt?
Which characters are involved in the conversation described in the excerpt?
- Inspector Fontaine and a witness
- Ahmed and Inspector Fontaine (correct)
- Ahmed and his lawyer
- A group of gardeners
What is a key topic discussed by the characters in the excerpt?
What is a key topic discussed by the characters in the excerpt?
- The design of a new building
- Past events (correct)
- Recent advancements in technology
- Upcoming sporting events
Is there any mention of a specific musical instrument within the excerpt?
Is there any mention of a specific musical instrument within the excerpt?
Aside from the past, what other subject is touched upon in the conversation?
Aside from the past, what other subject is touched upon in the conversation?
Flashcards
Conversation
Conversation
A verbal exchange between two or more people.
Ahmed
Ahmed
A character in the conversation with Inspector Fontaine.
Inspector Fontaine
Inspector Fontaine
Another character involved in the dialogue within the scene.
Setting
Setting
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Themes
Themes
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Study Notes
Ahmed's Encounter with Inspector Fontaine
- Ahmed, a 14-year-old Syrian boy, meets Inspector Fontaine.
- He reveals he's in Syria, but is working in Belgium.
- Fontaine questions Ahmed's age
- Ahmed was told by his family to get a job, even though his family are dead.
- Fontaine is suspicious of Ahmed.
- Fontaine's skepticism is based on the fact that he believes no Syrian garden can be as lovely as the one Ahmed is in charge of.
- Fontaine wishes Ahmed well.
Garden and Family History
- Ahmed's family owned a garden store
- His grandfather ran the garden
- Ahmed lost his family.
- Fontaine mocks Ahmed's family for being naive.
- Fontaine warns Ahmed not to become a radical.
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