Chapter 29 Summary: Ahmed's Haircut

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What time of day did Ahmed leave Max's house?

  • Mid-morning
  • Early morning
  • Midday
  • Late afternoon (correct)

What was the weather like when Ahmed left Max's house?

  • Rainy and windy
  • Cold and damp (correct)
  • Warm and sunny
  • Cold and dry

How did Ahmed feel about the weather?

  • The weather made him shiver. (correct)
  • He was indifferent to the weather.
  • He was pleased by the pink clouds.
  • He enjoyed the crisp air.

Why did Ahmed go to the house behind Max's?

<p>To take a shortcut (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was happening in the house behind Max's?

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

What did Ahmed see near the Rue des Tongres?

<p>A bustling shopping district (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What made Ahmed miss his home?

<p>The sound of the church bell (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Ahmed see in the chocolate shops?

<p>Gold-foil-wrapped coins, dark chocolate saints, and other Belgian Christmas treats (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Ahmed go into the hair salon?

<p>To get a haircut (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Ahmed feel about looking at himself in the mirror at the salon?

<p>He had no choice but to look. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Ahmed's Jacket

A warm upper garment worn by Ahmed on a cold day.

Cement Patio

The outdoor area behind the house where Ahmed stepped outside.

Neighbors' Party

Social gathering visible to Ahmed in the house behind Max's.

Rue des Tongres

The busy shopping district Ahmed ran to.

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Chocolate Shops

Stores seen by Ahmed filled with Belgian treats.

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Muezzin's Call

The call to prayer that Ahmed misses from his home.

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Hair Salon Visit

Ahmed's experience of getting a haircut in a new city.

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Illuminated Mirror

The mirror where Ahmed saw his reflection while getting a haircut.

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Max's Vocabulary

Words and phrases that Max taught Ahmed to communicate.

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Winter Dusk

The early evening light during winter setting in.

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Study Notes

Chapter Twenty-Nine Summary

  • Ahmed slips on a jacket and hat left by Max.
  • He enters the backyard behind Max's house.
  • The street is busy with people shopping, it's the Rue des Tongres.
  • There is a busy hair salon near the wine store.
  • Ahmed enters the hair salon and requests a short haircut.
  • He is given a robe and sits in front of a large mirror.
  • Ahmed notices his hair has grown long and is surprised.
  • The hairdresser cuts Ahmed's hair.

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