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Why did Ahmed choose the toilet as a hiding place?
Why did Ahmed choose the toilet as a hiding place?
What was Ahmed's plan if the police officer knocked on the toilet door?
What was Ahmed's plan if the police officer knocked on the toilet door?
How did Ahmed feel while hiding in the toilet?
How did Ahmed feel while hiding in the toilet?
What did the woman's response "Pardon" indicate?
What did the woman's response "Pardon" indicate?
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What does the phrase "Survival didn't always come down to bravery or smarts; sometimes it was just luck in deciding between bad choices" suggest about Ahmed's situation?
What does the phrase "Survival didn't always come down to bravery or smarts; sometimes it was just luck in deciding between bad choices" suggest about Ahmed's situation?
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What was the primary reason for Ahmed's prayer in the toilet?
What was the primary reason for Ahmed's prayer in the toilet?
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What language did Max use to respond to the knock on the toilet door?
What language did Max use to respond to the knock on the toilet door?
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What instructions did Ahmed give Max after the woman left?
What instructions did Ahmed give Max after the woman left?
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Why was the light in the toilet described as casting a "greenish glow"?
Why was the light in the toilet described as casting a "greenish glow"?
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What did Ahmed's instruction to "put his finger to his lips" signify?
What did Ahmed's instruction to "put his finger to his lips" signify?
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Flashcards
Ahmed's hiding spot
Ahmed's hiding spot
Ahmed and Max hide in a train bathroom to avoid police.
Police officer's threat
Police officer's threat
The presence of the police officer creates anxiety for Ahmed and Max.
Electronic door panel
Electronic door panel
A mechanism used by Ahmed to access the next train car.
Max's role
Max's role
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The waiting game
The waiting game
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Antiseptic smell
Antiseptic smell
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Prayers for safety
Prayers for safety
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Conflict with a stranger
Conflict with a stranger
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Max's response in French
Max's response in French
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Deciding between bad choices
Deciding between bad choices
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Study Notes
Chapter Fifty-Three Summary
- Ahmed and Max are hiding on a train. They plan to pretend to be the only person in the bathroom if a police officer knocks.
- Ahmed waits, worried about being discovered and the police officer.
- A woman's voice replies that the bathroom is occupied.
- Footsteps pass; Ahmed wonders if they belong to the police officer.
- Ahmed and Max are concerned about the situation.
- Max opens the bathroom door, but Ahmed is concerned about getting in trouble.
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Description
In this chapter, Ahmed and Max find themselves in a precarious situation while hiding on a train. As they plan their next move, tension builds when a police officer's presence is sensed. The chapter explores themes of fear and uncertainty as they navigate their predicament.
