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What initially prevented Ahmed from understanding the family's conversations?
What initially prevented Ahmed from understanding the family's conversations?
- His fever-induced delirium.
- The muffled sounds from the cellar's location.
- The unfamiliar accents and rapid speech. (correct)
- The family's use of multiple languages.
What does the imagery of the orchids symbolize in relation to Ahmed's situation?
What does the imagery of the orchids symbolize in relation to Ahmed's situation?
- The family's neglect of their surroundings.
- The contrast between beauty and decay within the house. (correct)
- Ahmed's deteriorating physical state.
- His longing for the familiar comforts of home.
How does the description of the living room contrast with Ahmed's previous experiences?
How does the description of the living room contrast with Ahmed's previous experiences?
- The presence of the cat highlights his status as an outsider.
- Its size and high ceilings suggest a level of opulence unfamiliar to him. (correct)
- The stained-glass door represents a cultural barrier.
- Its coldness emphasizes his isolation within the family.
What did Ahmed do when his fever broke on the fourth day?
What did Ahmed do when his fever broke on the fourth day?
What specific detail about the boy in the photograph caught Ahmed's attention?
What specific detail about the boy in the photograph caught Ahmed's attention?
What can be inferred about Ahmed's emotional state when he laughed at the boy's photograph?
What can be inferred about Ahmed's emotional state when he laughed at the boy's photograph?
The author describes Ahmed hearing the family’s voices. What does this auditory experience ultimately provide during his illness?
The author describes Ahmed hearing the family’s voices. What does this auditory experience ultimately provide during his illness?
How is the cat's demeanor portrayed in the passage?
How is the cat's demeanor portrayed in the passage?
The narrative emphasizes specific sensory details in Ahmed's experience. Which of the following senses are NOT featured in his cellar experience?
The narrative emphasizes specific sensory details in Ahmed's experience. Which of the following senses are NOT featured in his cellar experience?
What prompted Ahmed to look behind the red shades?
What prompted Ahmed to look behind the red shades?
Flashcards
Ahmed's illness
Ahmed's illness
Ahmed suffers from fever and sore throat while in the cellar.
Daily sounds
Daily sounds
Ahmed finds comfort in the sounds of family life.
Potted orchids
Potted orchids
Ahmed discovers withered orchids with dry soil behind the shades.
Transition to upstairs
Transition to upstairs
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Living room description
Living room description
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Framed photographs
Framed photographs
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The boy's smile
The boy's smile
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Feeling of home
Feeling of home
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Silence in the house
Silence in the house
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Physical surroundings
Physical surroundings
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Study Notes
Chapter Seven Summary
- Ahmed, staying in a cellar, experiences fever and illness.
- He hears family conversations, but struggles to understand accents.
- He finds a wine cellar and spends several days there.
- He ventures into the house's living room and observes photos.
- The photos primarily depict a teenage girl and a younger boy.
- The boy's facial expression in the photos is unusual and conveys dislike of photos.
- The narrator recalls a family tradition of posing for photos.
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