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Why did Ahmed open the little door and listen?
Why did Ahmed open the little door and listen?
- To check if his family was awake and about to come downstairs.
- To hear if his father was already in the basement looking for him.
- To confirm that no one was present upstairs before he left the house. (correct)
- To ensure the laundry room was empty before going to the patio.
What action demonstrates Ahmed's emotional attachment to the orchids?
What action demonstrates Ahmed's emotional attachment to the orchids?
- He said goodbye to them and took the healthiest one with him. (correct)
- He considered selling them to get bus fare.
- He watered them one last time before heading to the laundry room.
- He moved them to a safer location in the bike and ski room.
What detail emphasizes Ahmed's unpreparedness for leaving?
What detail emphasizes Ahmed's unpreparedness for leaving?
- His unexpected feeling of coldness and lack of warm clothing. (correct)
- His worry about his father finding him.
- His decision to leave the coins behind.
- His realization that he had no bus fare.
Why did Ahmed leave the coins he found behind?
Why did Ahmed leave the coins he found behind?
What realization forced Ahmed to consider going back inside the house?
What realization forced Ahmed to consider going back inside the house?
Ahmed's imagination of his father in the basement with a gun is most likely influenced by:
Ahmed's imagination of his father in the basement with a gun is most likely influenced by:
Flashcards
Ahmed's Emotional Farewell
Ahmed's Emotional Farewell
Ahmed feels emotional as he says goodbye to his cherished orchids before leaving.
Decision to Leave
Decision to Leave
Ahmed chooses to leave home without valuable items, proving he's not a thief.
Cold Night Realization
Cold Night Realization
Ahmed feels cold and regrets not preparing for departure with a coat or blanket.
Concern for the Orchid
Concern for the Orchid
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Fear of Father's Reaction
Fear of Father's Reaction
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Paralysis Amidst Fear
Paralysis Amidst Fear
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Study Notes
Chapter Fifteen Summary
- Ahmed prepares to leave, gathering belongings and concealing them.
- He feels a sense of guilt and fear about leaving quickly.
- He says a quick goodbye to his orchids.
- He leaves the house through the back door, feeling cold.
- He regrets not buying a coat or taking warm blankets.
- He worries about what Max could do if his father is at home.
- He faces a difficult choice about whether to ditch the orchid and run away.
- He is rooted to the spot by indecision.
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