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Why did Ahmed and Max go to the toilet on the train?
Why did Ahmed and Max go to the toilet on the train?
- They were feeling ill and needed to sit down.
- They were trying to hide from a police officer. (correct)
- They needed to use the facilities.
- They wanted to discuss their plan without being overheard.
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?
- Ahmed would answer the door and pretend he was cleaning.
- Max would answer the door and pretend he was alone. (correct)
- They would open the door and surrender to the officer.
- They would both remain silent and hope the officer went away.
How did Ahmed feel while waiting in the toilet?
How did Ahmed feel while waiting in the toilet?
- Confident and optimistic.
- Angry and frustrated.
- Anxious and uncertain. (correct)
- Bored and restless.
What did Ahmed pray for?
What did Ahmed pray for?
What was the potential problem with the woman who encountered Max at the toilet door?
What was the potential problem with the woman who encountered Max at the toilet door?
What does the author suggest about survival in this situation?
What does the author suggest about survival in this situation?
How did Ahmed communicate the next step of the plan to Max?
How did Ahmed communicate the next step of the plan to Max?
What was Max's immediate reaction when Ahmed told him to open the door?
What was Max's immediate reaction when Ahmed told him to open the door?
What language did Max use when the woman knocked on the toilet door?
What language did Max use when the woman knocked on the toilet door?
Where were Ahmed and Max hiding?
Where were Ahmed and Max hiding?
Flashcards
Ahmed and Max
Ahmed and Max
Two characters hiding from a police officer on a train.
Hiding strategy
Hiding strategy
Ahmed decides to hide in the train toilet with Max.
Occupied response
Occupied response
Max calls out 'It's occupied!' when someone knocks on the door.
Greenish glow
Greenish glow
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Antiseptic smell
Antiseptic smell
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Praying
Praying
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Police officer's presence
Police officer's presence
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Rattle of the door
Rattle of the door
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Survival choices
Survival choices
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Max's misunderstanding
Max's misunderstanding
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Study Notes
Chapter Fifty-Three Summary
- Hiding on a train: Ahmed and Max are hiding on a train, needing to avoid a police officer. A specific location, the toilet, becomes their hiding spot.
- Avoiding detection: Ahmed and Max plan to pretend no one else is in the bathroom if the officer knocks. This requires careful listening and observation for footsteps.
- Fear and prayer: Ahmed is anxious about the consequences of the situation, but prays anyway. A key element of characterization and possible symbolism.
- French used for deception: Ahmed and Max use a specific language to try and convince the officer they are not alone.
- Bathroom encounter: A woman enters the bathroom and answers when the officer asks if it's occupied
- Long wait: The wait is long and tense and includes listening to the sounds around them to figure out if there's danger.
- Alternative solutions examined: Ahmed questions what will happen if someone suspects they are in the bathroom too long
- Final instructions: Max is instructed to act if police are present.
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Description
This quiz summarizes Chapter Fifty-Three, where Ahmed and Max hide on a train to avoid a police officer. The chapter explores themes of fear, deception, and the use of language in tense situations, as the characters navigate their precarious circumstances in a public bathroom. Key events include their anxieties, careful planning, and a moment of unexpected confrontation.
