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Initially, upon hearing Max's shout, what was Ahmed's strongest instinct?
Initially, upon hearing Max's shout, what was Ahmed's strongest instinct?
- To assess the immediate danger to both himself and Max before acting.
- To continue his escape and assume Max could handle the situation. (correct)
- To immediately confront Fontaine and protect Max.
- To create a diversion to distract Fontaine from Max.
Fontaine's accusation, 'We know who the gardener is!', reveals what primary misconception about Ahmed's identity?
Fontaine's accusation, 'We know who the gardener is!', reveals what primary misconception about Ahmed's identity?
- Fontaine suspects Ahmed is a terrorist using the alias 'Ahmed the Gardener' to mask bomb-making. (correct)
- Fontaine is aware of Ahmed's real name but uses 'gardener' as a derogatory term for illegal immigrants.
- Fontaine believes Ahmed is a criminal mastermind known as 'The Gardener'.
- Fontaine mistakenly identifies Ahmed as someone involved in illegal gardening activities.
Max's unwavering response, 'I know,' to Ahmed's denial of being 'Ahmed the Gardener' primarily signifies:
Max's unwavering response, 'I know,' to Ahmed's denial of being 'Ahmed the Gardener' primarily signifies:
- Max is aware of Ahmed's true identity and is confirming his awareness without revealing it to Fontaine.
- Max is feigning understanding to de-escalate the tense situation with Fontaine nearby.
- Max possesses prior knowledge of Ahmed's involvement in gardening.
- Max understands Ahmed is innocent of the bomb-making accusations and trusts him implicitly. (correct)
The setting of the rooftop chase is characterized by which environmental feature that directly impacts Ahmed and Max's escape?
The setting of the rooftop chase is characterized by which environmental feature that directly impacts Ahmed and Max's escape?
Ahmed's act of turning back for Max, despite his initial instinct to flee, most strongly demonstrates:
Ahmed's act of turning back for Max, despite his initial instinct to flee, most strongly demonstrates:
The phrase 'Ahmed the Gardener, the Syrian who 'fixed the flowerpots.'' is significant because it reveals:
The phrase 'Ahmed the Gardener, the Syrian who 'fixed the flowerpots.'' is significant because it reveals:
Amidst the 'disaster' of being chased and falsely accused, Ahmed experiences 'joy' primarily because:
Amidst the 'disaster' of being chased and falsely accused, Ahmed experiences 'joy' primarily because:
Fontaine's exclamation, 'Mex, don't be an idiot!' implies that Fontaine believes Max:
Fontaine's exclamation, 'Mex, don't be an idiot!' implies that Fontaine believes Max:
Ahmed's instruction to 'Jump!' immediately following Fontaine's appearance on the roof indicates:
Ahmed's instruction to 'Jump!' immediately following Fontaine's appearance on the roof indicates:
Max's stare 'as if seeing a hundred late nights' before saying 'I know' suggests:
Max's stare 'as if seeing a hundred late nights' before saying 'I know' suggests:
Flashcards
Ahmed's instinct
Ahmed's instinct
Ahmed felt a strong compulsion to continue moving despite danger.
Fontaine's accusation
Fontaine's accusation
Fontaine accused Ahmed of being a terrorist and a bomb builder.
Max's loyalty
Max's loyalty
Max believed in Ahmed's innocence despite the accusations.
Low cement walls
Low cement walls
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Skylights
Skylights
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Police officer's shout
Police officer's shout
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Dawn raid
Dawn raid
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Roof jumping
Roof jumping
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The gardener identity
The gardener identity
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Emotional connection
Emotional connection
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Study Notes
Chapter Fifty-One Summary
- Ahmed was about to jump to the next roof when Max cried out.
- Ahmed thought Fontaine had stopped Max.
- Max's bag strap was caught on a guardrail.
- Ahmed freed it, and Fontaine entered the room.
- Fontaine yelled "Stop!" in French, saying they knew the gardener's identity.
- Max asked Ahmed what Fontaine was talking about; Ahmed didn't know.
- Ahmed and Max jumped to a neighboring roof, avoiding skylights.
- A police officer was shouting about "Ahmed the Gardener," a Syrian who "fixed flowerpots," and allegedly made bombs.
- Ahmed was worried he would be labeled a terrorist, jailed and beaten.
- Max questioned Ahmed's innocence.
- Ahmed explained he was not the one.
- Max knew Ahmed, despite being worried.
- They jumped to another lower roof.
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