Chapter 19 Summary: Terrorist Attacks

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What was Max's initial misconception about Ahmed?

  • Ahmed's potential involvement in terrorist activities. (correct)
  • Ahmed's involvement in charitable activities.
  • Ahmed's ability to speak English fluently.
  • Ahmed's interest in comic books.

How did Max's father reassure him about the news?

  • By telling him they would move away.
  • By explaining that they were far from Paris. (correct)
  • By saying Ahmed was dangerous.
  • By turning off the television.

What did Ahmed do to pass time in the cellar?

  • He talked to other people nearby.
  • He read a comic book and another book. (correct)
  • He slept most of the time.
  • He listened to the radio.

What aspect of the second book Ahmed read troubled him?

<p>The photos of boys with rifles. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where had Ahmed spent the twenty-four-plus hours following the incident?

<p>In the wine cellar. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who initially discovered Ahmed's presence in the cellar?

<p>Max (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Claire do upon hearing about the terrorist attacks?

<p>She sat down beside her mother. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Max associate Ahmed's gentle nature with?

<p>His views on charity. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Ahmed not leave the cellar for a long time?

<p>He was afraid of being discovered. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Ahmed manage essential needs while in the cellar?

<p>He used a bucket for bathroom necessities. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Terrorist attacks

Violent acts intended to intimidate or coerce a society, often for political purposes.

Safe

Being protected from danger or harm.

Ahmed

A character in the story who feels isolated and scared due to events outside his control.

Max's feelings of shame

Max feels guilty for suspecting Ahmed based on his background.

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Comic book influence

Books that often depict fantastical heroes and narratives, providing escape and solace.

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Isolation in the cellar

Ahmed remains alone in a confined space, feeling abandoned and afraid.

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Impact of war

The lasting emotional and psychological effects on those involved, especially children.

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Parent's reassurance

Max's parents comfort him, expressing that he is safe despite the chaos outside.

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Confusion about identity

Max grapples with his understanding of Ahmed's identity due to societal fears.

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Charity versus violence

The contrast between acts of kindness and harmful, aggressive behavior in society.

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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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