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Why did Max feel useless before meeting Ahmed?
Why did Max feel useless before meeting Ahmed?
- He struggled academically.
- He believed he only caused problems. (correct)
- He had difficulty making friends.
- His family constantly criticized him.
How did Ahmed react to Max's compliment?
How did Ahmed react to Max's compliment?
- He immediately offered help in return.
- He laughed joyfully.
- He expressed gratitude verbally.
- He tried to hide his emotional response. (correct)
What does Max invite Ahmed to do?
What does Max invite Ahmed to do?
- Meet his parents for dinner.
- Go on an adventure together.
- Stay at his house for the night. (correct)
- Help him fix the metro.
Why is Ahmed hesitant to accept Max's offer?
Why is Ahmed hesitant to accept Max's offer?
Where did Ahmed usually sleep before?
Where did Ahmed usually sleep before?
Why were Max's parents accepting of Ahmed staying over?
Why were Max's parents accepting of Ahmed staying over?
Where did Max's mother place Madame Pauline for the night?
Where did Max's mother place Madame Pauline for the night?
What did Max's mother rediscover?
What did Max's mother rediscover?
What time did Max go to bed?
What time did Max go to bed?
Where did Ahmed sleep at Max's house?
Where did Ahmed sleep at Max's house?
Flashcards
Ahmed's self-perception
Ahmed's self-perception
Ahmed feels useless, thinking he has not helped anyone.
Max's encouragement
Max's encouragement
Max makes Ahmed feel he can be helpful and valued.
Sleeping arrangements
Sleeping arrangements
Ahmed stays in Max's room for comfort and safety.
Metro shutdown
Metro shutdown
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Madame Pauline's visit
Madame Pauline's visit
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Max's parents' acceptance
Max's parents' acceptance
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Inflatable mattress
Inflatable mattress
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Rediscovered orchids
Rediscovered orchids
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Nighttime reflection
Nighttime reflection
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Emotional moments
Emotional moments
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Study Notes
Chapter Fifty Summary
- Max collapses onto an inflatable mattress on the floor.
- Ahmed is already asleep in Max's bed.
- Max's parents accepted Ahmed's story, though not for the best reason (Madame Pauline was staying over).
- Max's mother set up a bed for Madame Pauline in the basement.
- Max noticed orchids on the kitchen windowsill.
- The orchids were old, not new.
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