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Why did Ahmed feel it was necessary to leave as soon as he reached the upstairs floor?
Why did Ahmed feel it was necessary to leave as soon as he reached the upstairs floor?
What action showed Ahmed's concern for not being perceived as a thief?
What action showed Ahmed's concern for not being perceived as a thief?
What was Ahmed's emotional response when thinking about the possibility of having to leave his hiding place?
What was Ahmed's emotional response when thinking about the possibility of having to leave his hiding place?
What inference can be made about Americans' perception of Ahmed?
What inference can be made about Americans' perception of Ahmed?
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Why did Ahmed ultimately decide not to keep the orchid he took?
Why did Ahmed ultimately decide not to keep the orchid he took?
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Which emotion is primarily conveyed through Ahmed's hesitation in leaving the passageway?
Which emotion is primarily conveyed through Ahmed's hesitation in leaving the passageway?
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What was Ahmed's reason for not taking the family blanket despite the cold?
What was Ahmed's reason for not taking the family blanket despite the cold?
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Why did Ahmed consider taking the orchid back inside?
Why did Ahmed consider taking the orchid back inside?
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What was Ahmed’s attitude towards Max's ability to care for the orchids?
What was Ahmed’s attitude towards Max's ability to care for the orchids?
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What does the phrase "rooted to the spot" suggest about Ahmed’s state of mind?
What does the phrase "rooted to the spot" suggest about Ahmed’s state of mind?
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Flashcards
Ahmed's concern
Ahmed's concern
Ahmed worried whether Max would keep his promise not to tell others about him.
Cultural fear
Cultural fear
Americans often fear people from the Middle East, associating them with terrorism.
Orchids' significance
Orchids' significance
Ahmed felt a connection to the orchids, showing his care for them.
Freezing temperature
Freezing temperature
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Max's invasion
Max's invasion
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Elimination of traces
Elimination of traces
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Conflict in identity
Conflict in identity
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Not a thief
Not a thief
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Emotional attachment
Emotional attachment
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Isolation in decision
Isolation in decision
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Study Notes
Chapter Fifteen Summary
- Ahmed leaves the passageway, packing supplies and destroying evidence.
- He makes a decision to leave, driven by the fear of getting caught
- He leaves his home, realizing that Americans fear people from the Middle East, lumping them with terrorists.
- He says goodbye to orchids and takes the healthiest one with him.
- He is concerned about Max's father possibly being home and that his father might be armed.
- He is stuck between his need to flee and his attachment to the orchid.
- He ultimately decides not to run but to return the orchid to the house.
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Description
In Chapter Fifteen, Ahmed grapples with his fears and attachments as he prepares to leave. He confronts the reality of being judged by his background and faces the dilemma of abandoning his beloved orchid. Ultimately, he makes a poignant choice to return, symbolizing his connection to home despite his desire to escape.
