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Questions and Answers
What is Claire's primary concern regarding Ahmed?
What is Claire's primary concern regarding Ahmed?
- Ahmed's disruptive behavior at school
- The legality of Ahmed's presence in their home (correct)
- Ahmed's potential involvement in terrorism
- The financial burden of supporting Ahmed
How does Max react to Claire's concerns?
How does Max react to Claire's concerns?
- He agrees to turn Ahmed in to the authorities for his own safety.
- He becomes angry and defensive, escalating the argument.
- He acknowledges her concerns but remains committed to helping Ahmed.
- He dismisses her fears, believing Ahmed is harmless. (correct)
What is the main point of disagreement between Max and Claire?
What is the main point of disagreement between Max and Claire?
- Ahmed's cultural background
- Ahmed's academic performance
- The best way to support Ahmed's education
- The risks associated with sheltering Ahmed (correct)
What reason does Max give for protecting Ahmed?
What reason does Max give for protecting Ahmed?
What specific actions by Max have caused Claire's anxiety?
What specific actions by Max have caused Claire's anxiety?
What event reveals escalating tension surrounding this situation?
What event reveals escalating tension surrounding this situation?
Which phrase best describes Claire's emotional state?
Which phrase best describes Claire's emotional state?
Flashcards
Max's Defense
Max's Defense
Max defends Ahmed, asserting he isn't a terrorist.
Claire's Concern
Claire's Concern
Claire worries about Ahmed's safety and legality.
Illegal Refugee
Illegal Refugee
Ahmed is considered an illegal refugee from Syria.
State of Emergency
State of Emergency
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School Enrollment
School Enrollment
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Max's Reaction
Max's Reaction
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Crossing a Line
Crossing a Line
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Study Notes
Chapter Forty-Four Summary
- Max was relieved when he saw Ahmed.
- Ahmed's parents were awake, and the TV was on.
- Max played fantasy games, even though they are for multiple players.
- Rules include qualities like strength, craft and magic, bloodless fights.
- Images of an attack faded. Max thought about calming Ahmed.
- Claire interrupted Max's thoughts.
- Claire revealed that a police officer was looking for people like Ahmed.
- Police officer was looking for people that had blown up hundreds of people.
- Max said Ahmed wasn't a terrorist.
- Claire asked what Max meant.
- Max winced thinking about his mom on the metro
- Ahmed would never blow up anyone, he only wants to go to school..
- Claire said Ahmed was an illegal refugee from Syria.
- Ahmed was enrolled in school illegally.
- Police came to their house because of an emergency
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Description
This summary captures key moments from Chapter Forty-Four, exploring the relief Max feels upon seeing Ahmed and the tension surrounding the police search for refugees. It highlights the dynamics between characters and critical themes like identity, safety, and the experience of illegal refugees. The interaction reveals deeply personal conflicts as Max defends Ahmed against misconceptions about terrorism.
