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What was Max's initial misconception about Ahmed?
What was Max's initial misconception about Ahmed?
How did Max's father reassure him about the news?
How did Max's father reassure him about the news?
What did Ahmed do to pass time in the cellar?
What did Ahmed do to pass time in the cellar?
What aspect of the second book Ahmed read troubled him?
What aspect of the second book Ahmed read troubled him?
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Where had Ahmed spent the twenty-four-plus hours following the incident?
Where had Ahmed spent the twenty-four-plus hours following the incident?
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Who initially discovered Ahmed's presence in the cellar?
Who initially discovered Ahmed's presence in the cellar?
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What did Claire do upon hearing about the terrorist attacks?
What did Claire do upon hearing about the terrorist attacks?
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What did Max associate Ahmed's gentle nature with?
What did Max associate Ahmed's gentle nature with?
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Why did Ahmed not leave the cellar for a long time?
Why did Ahmed not leave the cellar for a long time?
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How did Ahmed manage essential needs while in the cellar?
How did Ahmed manage essential needs while in the cellar?
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Flashcards
Terrorist attacks
Terrorist attacks
Violent acts intended to intimidate or coerce a society, often for political purposes.
Safe
Safe
Being protected from danger or harm.
Ahmed
Ahmed
A character in the story who feels isolated and scared due to events outside his control.
Max's feelings of shame
Max's feelings of shame
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Comic book influence
Comic book influence
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Isolation in the cellar
Isolation in the cellar
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Impact of war
Impact of war
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Parent's reassurance
Parent's reassurance
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Confusion about identity
Confusion about identity
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Charity versus violence
Charity versus violence
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Study Notes
Chapter Nineteen Summary
- Claire asks "What happened?"
- Max's father says there were terrorist attacks in Paris.
- Max's father reassures Max that no one will hurt him.
- Max is afraid for Ahmed, who is alone in the wine cellar.
- Ahmed hears a gentle knock on the door hours later.
- Ahmed stays in the cellar and relieves himself in a bucket.
- Ahmed reads comic books to pass the time.
- Comic books show Aquaman and Justice League.
- Another book shows boys in war.
- Ahmed does not understand the other book's content and is bothered by the images.
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This quiz covers the key events from Chapter Nineteen, where Claire learns about the terrorist attacks in Paris and Max's fears for Ahmed's safety. The summary highlights Ahmed's experiences in the wine cellar, his coping mechanisms, and the contrasting themes of comic books he reads. Explore how these elements shape his character's response to fear and isolation.
