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What initially stops Ahmed from continuing his escape across the rooftops?

  • He hears Max cry out. (correct)
  • Fontaine blocks his path.
  • The roofs are too high.
  • His bag gets stuck on a guardrail.

What revelation does Fontaine shout at Ahmed and Max?

  • Their location is surrounded by police.
  • Someone reported they were hiding.
  • Their accomplice has been caught.
  • The police have mistaken Ahmed for a terrorist. (correct)

What physical obstacle does Ahmed help Max overcome while escaping?

  • A tall fence
  • A locked door
  • A heavy gate
  • His bag caught on a guardrail (correct)

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?

<p>Slippery skylights (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Ahmed feel frightened after hearing Fontaine's revelation?

<p>He fears Max may doubt his innocence. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Fontaine believe Ahmed might be linked to terrorism?

<p>A message was intercepted about 'Ahmed the Gardener.' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Ahmed prioritize over his immediate escape plans?

<p>Aiding Max (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Ahmed's reaction to Fontaine's shouting reveal about his situation?

<p>He is confused but realizes the police misunderstand. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What shared action do Ahmed and Max undertake in the face of danger?

<p>They jump to the next roof together. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Ahmed's escape

Ahmed considers escaping from Fontaine's grasp after hearing Max's cry.

Roof connections

The roofs are interconnected by simple barriers like walls and skylights.

Fontaine's accusation

Fontaine suspects Ahmed of being a terrorist known as 'the Gardener.'

Max's trust

Max believes in Ahmed's innocence despite the accusations against him.

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Jumping to safety

Ahmed and Max must jump from one roof to another to escape Fontaine.

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Interception of a message

Counter-terror police intercepted a message implicating Ahmed as a bomb-maker.

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The Gardener's identity

Ahmed is mistakenly identified as 'Ahmed the Gardener' who makes bombs.

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Physical barriers

Ahmed avoids large skylights and hugs the wall to escape detection.

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Dawn raid significance

The early morning raid by police was based on a misunderstanding of Ahmed's actions.

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Emotional struggle

Ahmed fears Max may not believe in his innocence amidst high tension.

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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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