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Why did Ahmed initially doubt that someone was calling his name?
Why did Ahmed initially doubt that someone was calling his name?
- He believed it was a hallucination caused by hunger and longing. (correct)
- He was too preoccupied with grief.
- He thought it was the wind.
- He was certain he was alone in the park.
How did Max locate Ahmed?
How did Max locate Ahmed?
- He tracked Ahmed's phone.
- He followed Ahmed from the city.
- He was given Ahmed's location by Ibrahim.
- He searched various parks. (correct)
What was Ahmed's initial reaction to Max's news about his father?
What was Ahmed's initial reaction to Max's news about his father?
- Jubilation and relief.
- Calm acceptance.
- Anger and resentment.
- Disbelief and confusion. (correct)
How did Ibrahim learn about Ahmed's father's survival?
How did Ibrahim learn about Ahmed's father's survival?
Where was Ahmed's father when he left messages for Ibrahim?
Where was Ahmed's father when he left messages for Ibrahim?
Why couldn't Ahmed's father contact him directly?
Why couldn't Ahmed's father contact him directly?
What was Ahmed's emotional response to the confirmation of his father's survival?
What was Ahmed's emotional response to the confirmation of his father's survival?
Where was Ahmed's father last known to be?
Where was Ahmed's father last known to be?
Why was Ahmed particularly concerned about his father being in Hungary?
Why was Ahmed particularly concerned about his father being in Hungary?
What does the passage suggest about Ahmed's relationship with Max?
What does the passage suggest about Ahmed's relationship with Max?
Flashcards
Ahmed's realization
Ahmed's realization
Ahmed feels a deep desire to be found after seeing Max.
Max's announcement
Max's announcement
Max informs Ahmed that his father is alive after a long absence.
Ibrahim Malaki
Ibrahim Malaki
Ahmed's friend who found messages from Ahmed's father.
Messages from father
Messages from father
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Hospital in Turkey
Hospital in Turkey
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Detention center in Hungary
Detention center in Hungary
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Hungarian police
Hungarian police
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Emotional reaction
Emotional reaction
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Gravestone setting
Gravestone setting
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Journey of a refugee
Journey of a refugee
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Study Notes
Chapter Forty-Nine Summary
- Ahmed is overjoyed to see Max, thinking his father is alive
- Max tells Ahmed his father is alive and is in Europe, not Turkey
- Ahmed's father was rescued by the coast guard, spent weeks in a Turkish hospital, and was unconscious.
- The smuggler left messages for Ibrahim, but couldn't contact Ahmed directly
- Ahmed's father was arrested and taken to a detention center in Hungary
- Ahmed is distraught by this news, as Hungary is a terrible place for refugees
- A misunderstanding may have occurred in the communication between them
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Description
In Chapter Forty-Nine, Ahmed is filled with joy upon seeing Max, believing his father to be alive. Max reveals that Ahmed's father is in Europe, having been rescued but taken to a detention center in Hungary, which leaves Ahmed distraught. As misunderstandings unfold, the chapter highlights the challenges faced by refugees.
