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Why did Ahmed decide against seeking shelter with Ibrahim's relatives?
Why did Ahmed decide against seeking shelter with Ibrahim's relatives?
What was Ahmed's primary motivation for changing his route?
What was Ahmed's primary motivation for changing his route?
Why did Ahmed feel leaving Brussels would be difficult?
Why did Ahmed feel leaving Brussels would be difficult?
What specific feature did Ahmed observe on some of the stones in the park?
What specific feature did Ahmed observe on some of the stones in the park?
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What made Ahmed decide against sitting on the park benches?
What made Ahmed decide against sitting on the park benches?
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What was the central emotion Ahmed experienced throughout this excerpt?
What was the central emotion Ahmed experienced throughout this excerpt?
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Which landmarks did Ahmed pass before entering the park?
Which landmarks did Ahmed pass before entering the park?
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Within the park, what religious symbol did Ahmed encounter?
Within the park, what religious symbol did Ahmed encounter?
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How did Ahmed feel about not saying goodbye to Max properly?
How did Ahmed feel about not saying goodbye to Max properly?
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Flashcards
Ahmed's Exhaustion
Ahmed's Exhaustion
Ahmed feels extremely tired and on the verge of collapse.
Molenbeek
Molenbeek
A neighborhood in Brussels where Ahmed considers seeking refuge.
Police Activity
Police Activity
The presence of police cars and sirens searching for terrorists.
Woluwe-Saint-Lambert
Woluwe-Saint-Lambert
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Lack of Transportation
Lack of Transportation
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Park Path
Park Path
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Crucifix
Crucifix
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Stones with Holes
Stones with Holes
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Feelings of Hopelessness
Feelings of Hopelessness
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Study Notes
Chapter Forty-Five Summary
- Ahmed, exhausted and hopeless after an attack, seeks refuge.
- He avoids Molenbeek due to heightened police presence.
- He heads to a quieter neighborhood but finds little escape.
- He walks through a park with a fountain, crucifix, and cobblestone paths.
- The paths are cobbled in the center, but paved with flat stones on the edges.
- Wooden benches line the path, but he avoids them.
- He notices rows of uniform holes in some large flat stones.
- The holes form patterns, resembling a code.
Ahmed's Situation
- Ahmed lost hope after the attack and feels hopeless.
- No money, nowhere to go.
- Tries to avoid police presence.
- Finding refuge in a deserted area.
- No escape from the fear of discovery.
Description of the Setting
- The park has a fountain and a crucifix.
- Cobbled paths are made of varying stone types.
- Wooden benches are placed at intervals.
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Description
This quiz explores the key elements of Chapter 45, focusing on Ahmed's emotional struggles and the settings that shape his experience. Delve into the symbolic aspects of the park and how they reflect his state of mind. Understand the significance of the patterns he observes and what they may represent in the broader context of the story.
