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Why was Ahmed hesitant to ask Ibrahim for help?
Why was Ahmed hesitant to ask Ibrahim for help?
- Ibrahim had already helped him once and Ahmed didn't want to burden him.
- Ibrahim lived far away and it would be difficult for him to travel to the school.
- Ahmed felt it would be unfair to ask Ibrahim to risk his own legal status by impersonating his mother. (correct)
- Ibrahim and Ahmed had a falling out several months prior and were no longer on speaking terms.
Where did Max try to think of a plan to help Ahmed?
Where did Max try to think of a plan to help Ahmed?
- At home, while watching television, and during dinner.
- At home, before going to bed and at dinner.
- At school, during Scouts, at bed time and at recess. (correct)
- At recess, during basketball practice, and at the library.
What was Oscar's initial suggestion for helping Ahmed?
What was Oscar's initial suggestion for helping Ahmed?
- For Oscar himself to pretend to be Ahmed's father.
- For Ibrahim to impersonate Ahmed's uncle at school. (correct)
- To bribe school officials to overlook Ahmed's situation.
- To create a fake ID for Ahmed.
What disrupted Max's attempt to relax and think while watching the soccer match?
What disrupted Max's attempt to relax and think while watching the soccer match?
How did Max privately refer to recess?
How did Max privately refer to recess?
What was shown on the news report that Madame Pauline switched to?
What was shown on the news report that Madame Pauline switched to?
What language did Farah speak when she tried to reassure Ahmed?
What language did Farah speak when she tried to reassure Ahmed?
Where was Ahmed hiding?
Where was Ahmed hiding?
What did Oscar break with his foot?
What did Oscar break with his foot?
What were Max and Oscar practicing in the woods?
What were Max and Oscar practicing in the woods?
Flashcards
Molenbeek
Molenbeek
A district in Brussels, Belgium, known for its diverse community.
Fake ID
Fake ID
An identification document that is forged or not issued by a legitimate source.
Max's Plan
Max's Plan
Max's effort to find a way to help Ahmed while facing challenges.
School of Happiness
School of Happiness
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Scouts
Scouts
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Morse code
Morse code
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Recess (récréation)
Recess (récréation)
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Damp grass
Damp grass
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Police officers
Police officers
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Calais
Calais
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Study Notes
Chapter Forty Summary
- Ahmed seeks advice from Max and Oscar about staying with his family in Molenbeek.
- Oscar suggests Ahmed could pretend to be a substitute for his mother.
- Ahmed questions the feasibility of this plan.
- Ahmed expresses apprehension and reluctance to maintain his current situation by dishonest deception
- Ahmed considers various strategies for his situation
- Ahmed discusses his strategy with Max which includes school, activity and after school activities.
- Max and others try to find a way to help Ahmed in Molenbeek
- After school, Max views a soccer match and finds solace in the calm ambience of the game.
- Suddenly, the match is interrupted by a news report of police officers.
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