Chapter 46 Summary - Max and Oscar's Journey

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Why did Max rush out the door when Oscar arrived?

  • He wanted to avoid his parents' questions about Oscar.
  • He was excited to finally start biking to school.
  • He was eager to show Oscar his new bike.
  • He didn't want to get caught up in the Belgian greeting exchange between Oscar and his parents. (correct)

What was Oscar's strategic move when he arrived at Max's house?

  • He brought his own bike to make Max feel comfortable.
  • He brought a gift for Max's family to gain their favor.
  • He distracted Max's parents with a customary Belgian greeting. (correct)
  • He complimented Max's parents on their hospitality.

What was the first indication that Oscar and Max weren't actually going straight to school?

  • They took a different route than usual. (correct)
  • Max suggested they race to school from the start.
  • Oscar stopped to adjust his tires.
  • Oscar took out a Belgian waffle to share.

Why did Oscar call Farah?

<p>He had promised to call her as soon as he and Max were together. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Farah's initial concern?

<p>She was worried about Ahmed and had a possible lead on his whereabouts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Max's immediate reaction to Farah's suggestion?

<p>He realized Ahmed might have sought out Ibrahim's family in Molenbeek. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Farah express frustration during the phone call?

<p>She felt overwhelmed by the task of finding someone in a densely populated area. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What made Max grip his bike handles tightly?

<p>The realization that Farah was also in Molenbeek. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Oscar propose to find Ibrahim?

<p>By using a computer at the commune to look up Ibrahim. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the overall objective of Max, Oscar, and Farah's conversation?

<p>To locate Ahmed. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Biking to school

Max and Oscar ride bikes together to school.

Belgian greeting

A customary cheek kiss when greeting someone in Belgium.

Traffic circle

A junction where vehicles move in a circular path.

Farah's metro

The public transport system Farah uses, which was closed.

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Ibrahim Malki/Malaki

The name of the man Ahmed came with, whom they are trying to find.

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Molenbeek

A neighborhood in Brussels, significant for its Muslim community.

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Computers at the commune

Public resources Oscar can use to search for Ibrahim.

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Max's parents

Max's mother and father who show concern about his safety.

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School of Happiness

The school Max and Oscar are biking towards.

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Ahmed's situation

The concern surrounding the whereabouts of Max's friend, Ahmed.

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Study Notes

Chapter Forty-Six Summary

  • Max and Oscar are biking to school
  • Max's mother tries to stop them
  • Oscar calls Farah to find Ahmed
  • Oscar and Max live in Molenbeek, a place with many Muslims
  • Farah suggests Oscar use a computer at a commune to find Ahmed
  • Max asks how Oscar can use a computer
  • Oscar says every Muslim knows each other, so he'll find Ahmed using the computer.

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