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What does Max's invitation to Ahmed indicate about their relationship?
What does Max's invitation to Ahmed indicate about their relationship?
- Max views Ahmed as a threat that needs to be closely monitored.
- Max trusts Ahmed deeply and values his friendship. (correct)
- Max sees Ahmed as a dependent and feels obligated to help him.
- Max wants to protect Ahmed out of fear of retribution.
Why does Max refer to himself as a 'sidekick' rather than a 'hero'?
Why does Max refer to himself as a 'sidekick' rather than a 'hero'?
- Max feels inferior to Ahmed and seeks his approval.
- Max wants to deflect attention and admiration away from himself.
- Max believes he has not achieved anything significant on his own. (correct)
- Max is uncomfortable with the responsibilities of being a leader.
What concern does Ahmed have about staying with Max?
What concern does Ahmed have about staying with Max?
- Ahmed fears that Fontaine will discover his location. (correct)
- Ahmed worries that he may impose too much on Max and his family.
- Ahmed is anxious about sleeping in a strange environment.
- Ahmed doubts the safety of Max's home due to the metro shutdown.
How does Ahmed's past living conditions contribute to his current state?
How does Ahmed's past living conditions contribute to his current state?
Why does Max's mother allow Ahmed to stay over without suspicion?
Why does Max's mother allow Ahmed to stay over without suspicion?
How do the orchids symbolize Max's family dynamic or situation?
How do the orchids symbolize Max's family dynamic or situation?
What internal conflict does Ahmed face regarding his identity in the household?
What internal conflict does Ahmed face regarding his identity in the household?
What is Max's attitude towards Ahmed spending the night, despite potential risks?
What is Max's attitude towards Ahmed spending the night, despite potential risks?
How does the metro shutdown indirectly affect Max's decision to hide Ahmed?
How does the metro shutdown indirectly affect Max's decision to hide Ahmed?
What impact does Ahmed's presence have on Max emotionally?
What impact does Ahmed's presence have on Max emotionally?
Flashcards
Max's feelings of usefulness
Max's feelings of usefulness
Max feels he can help, changing his self-worth.
Ahmed's sleeping arrangement
Ahmed's sleeping arrangement
Ahmed stays at Max's house instead of the wine cellar.
Midnight collapse
Midnight collapse
Max falls asleep on an inflatable mattress after a long day.
Metro shutdown
Metro shutdown
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Madame Pauline's sleepover
Madame Pauline's sleepover
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Old orchids restored
Old orchids restored
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Max's mother's kindness
Max's mother's kindness
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Plans working perfectly
Plans working perfectly
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Emotional moment between friends
Emotional moment between friends
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Supportive friendship
Supportive friendship
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Study Notes
Chapter 50 Summary
- Max collapses onto an inflatable mattress on the floor
- Ahmed is asleep in Max's bed
- Max's parents accepted Ahmed's story about the metro shutdown
- Madame Pauline is staying over because of the metro closure
- Max's mother set up a bed for Pauline in the front room of the basement
- Max is relieved Ahmed isn't in the wine cellar
- Max notices orchids on the kitchen windowsill
- The orchids are old, and were placed there by Madame Pauline
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