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What initially stops Ahmed from continuing his escape across the rooftops?
What initially stops Ahmed from continuing his escape across the rooftops?
What revelation does Fontaine shout at Ahmed and Max?
What revelation does Fontaine shout at Ahmed and Max?
What physical obstacle does Ahmed help Max overcome while escaping?
What physical obstacle does Ahmed help Max overcome while escaping?
What character trait does Max exhibit when he tells Ahmed, 'I know'?
What character trait does Max exhibit when he tells Ahmed, 'I know'?
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What terrain feature do Ahmed and Max have to navigate on the rooftops?
What terrain feature do Ahmed and Max have to navigate on the rooftops?
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Why does Ahmed feel frightened after hearing Fontaine's revelation?
Why does Ahmed feel frightened after hearing Fontaine's revelation?
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Why does Fontaine believe Ahmed might be linked to terrorism?
Why does Fontaine believe Ahmed might be linked to terrorism?
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What does Ahmed prioritize over his immediate escape plans?
What does Ahmed prioritize over his immediate escape plans?
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What does Ahmed's reaction to Fontaine's shouting reveal about his situation?
What does Ahmed's reaction to Fontaine's shouting reveal about his situation?
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What shared action do Ahmed and Max undertake in the face of danger?
What shared action do Ahmed and Max undertake in the face of danger?
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Flashcards
Ahmed's escape
Ahmed's escape
Ahmed considers escaping from Fontaine's grasp after hearing Max's cry.
Roof connections
Roof connections
The roofs are interconnected by simple barriers like walls and skylights.
Fontaine's accusation
Fontaine's accusation
Fontaine suspects Ahmed of being a terrorist known as 'the Gardener.'
Max's trust
Max's trust
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Jumping to safety
Jumping to safety
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Interception of a message
Interception of a message
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The Gardener's identity
The Gardener's identity
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Physical barriers
Physical barriers
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Dawn raid significance
Dawn raid significance
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Emotional struggle
Emotional struggle
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Study Notes
Chapter Fifty-One Summary
- Ahmed was about to jump to another roof when Max cried out
- Ahmed believed Fontaine might have grabbed Max
- There was a chance to escape back roofs
- The houses were connected by low walls and skylights, slight height differences for jumping or stepping
- Max's bag strap caught and Ahmed freed it
- Fontaine shouted in French "We know who the gardener is"
- Max asked about the gardener and Ahmed didn't know
- Ahmed pulled Max to the side of a roof
- They leaped onto a skylight, nearly slipping on moss
- They moved to a neighboring roof and avoided skylights
- Ahmed heard a police officer shouting "Mex, the counterterror police intercepted a message about 'Ahmed the Gardener' the Syrian"
- Fontaine believed he was a terrorist and bomb-builder
- Ahmed was worried if Max believed he was innocent
- Max stated "I know"
- They jumped to another lower roof
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Description
This summary of Chapter Fifty-One follows Ahmed and Max as they attempt to escape amidst accusations of terrorism. Tensions rise when Fontaine's recognition of Ahmed as 'the gardener' complicates their flight from the police. The rooftop chase is fraught with danger and uncertainty, leaving both characters to grapple with trust and identity.
