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What is Miss Audia's plan for the students after only five of them pass the math test?
What is Miss Audia's plan for the students after only five of them pass the math test?
Why does Miss Audia suggest Amahl talk to Hafsa about the poetry unit?
Why does Miss Audia suggest Amahl talk to Hafsa about the poetry unit?
Why does Amahl reflect on her ordinary life in the text?
Why does Amahl reflect on her ordinary life in the text?
What rumor circulates about Hans, the powerful landlord, in the village?
What rumor circulates about Hans, the powerful landlord, in the village?
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Why does Seema suggest they might need a clinic instead of what Hans is rumored to be building?
Why does Seema suggest they might need a clinic instead of what Hans is rumored to be building?
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What does Amahl learn about the math test results?
What does Amahl learn about the math test results?
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Why does Miss Audia tell the students they will have more work to do?
Why does Miss Audia tell the students they will have more work to do?
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What does Amahl aspire to become in the future?
What does Amahl aspire to become in the future?
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Why does Seema suggest they might need a clinic?
Why does Seema suggest they might need a clinic?
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What important item does Amahl realize she left in class?
What important item does Amahl realize she left in class?
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Study Notes
- Amahl, the narrator, watches as her classmates leave the schoolhouse and learns that only five students passed their math test.
- Miss Audia, their teacher, tells the students they will have more work to do and take another test the following week.
- Seema, Amahl's younger sister, receives her test results and leaves the room with a smile.
- Amahl helps Miss Audia after class, expressing her desire to become a teacher.
- Miss Audia encourages Amahl to talk to Hafsa about the poetry unit, as she is able to rally the other students.
- Amahl reflects on her ordinary life and her dreams of becoming a doctor.
- A new building with a lime green door appears next to the mosque in their village, sparking rumors and gossip.
- Hans, the powerful landlord, is rumored to be building a factory in their village.
- Seema speculates that they might need a clinic instead.
- Amahl and Seema make their way home, with Amahl realizing she left her exam in class.
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Description
Follow Amahl's experiences at school, her aspirations, interactions with Miss Audia, and the rumors circulating in her village. Explore the themes of education, ambition, community, and change.
