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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>He searched for food. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific detail about the boy in the photograph caught Ahmed's attention?

    <p>The boy's forced smile. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about Ahmed's emotional state when he laughed at the boy's photograph?

    <p>He felt a sense of connection to a shared human experience. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The author describes Ahmed hearing the family’s voices. What does this auditory experience ultimately provide during his illness?

    <p>Comfort and a sense of connection. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the cat's demeanor portrayed in the passage?

    <p>Haughty. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The narrative emphasizes specific sensory details in Ahmed's experience. Which of the following senses are NOT featured in his cellar experience?

    <p>Smell of damp earth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prompted Ahmed to look behind the red shades?

    <p>He wanted to see the street outside. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Ahmed's illness

    Ahmed suffers from fever and sore throat while in the cellar.

    Daily sounds

    Ahmed finds comfort in the sounds of family life.

    Potted orchids

    Ahmed discovers withered orchids with dry soil behind the shades.

    Transition to upstairs

    On the fourth day, Ahmed goes upstairs as his fever subsides.

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    Living room description

    The living room is enormous and feels like a palace.

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    Framed photographs

    Ahmed sees photos of a teenage girl and a younger boy.

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    The boy's smile

    Ahmed laughs at the boy's unnatural and forced smile.

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    Feeling of home

    Ahmed imagines he is back home in Aleppo.

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    Silence in the house

    The house is described as strangely silent.

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    Physical surroundings

    Ahmed encounters a cold tiled hallway and stained-glass door.

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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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