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What specific detail emphasizes the smugglers' precarious situation?
What specific detail emphasizes the smugglers' precarious situation?
- No land was visible.
- The smugglers chose a cloudy, moonless night.
- The captain struggled to restart the engine as people huddled together.
- The dinghy was lower in the water than when they started. (correct)
Which element contributes most to the sense of imminent danger?
Which element contributes most to the sense of imminent danger?
- Ahmed's memory of stories from Turkey
- The desire to avoid the Greek Coast Guard.
- The smugglers' reliance on an inflatable dinghy. (correct)
- The time of year being July.
The woman's statement, "If the motor doesn't start, we will drown," primarily serves to:
The woman's statement, "If the motor doesn't start, we will drown," primarily serves to:
- Demonstrate her knowledge of swimming.
- Highlight the group's desperation. (correct)
- Question Ahmed's life jacket choice.
- Complain about the captain's abilities.
Ahmed's experience is primarily characterized by:
Ahmed's experience is primarily characterized by:
What is the main challenge faced by the smugglers in this passage?
What is the main challenge faced by the smugglers in this passage?
Flashcards
Smugglers' Strategy
Smugglers' Strategy
Avoiding detection by using a cloudy, moonless night.
Inflatable Dinghy Height
Inflatable Dinghy Height
The dinghy was only 10 centimeters above water, making it hard to spot.
Passengers' Safety
Passengers' Safety
Only a few passengers knew how to swim and had proper life jackets.
Ahmed Nasser
Ahmed Nasser
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Drowning Concern
Drowning Concern
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Study Notes
Chapter One: Imagery
- Smugglers waited for a cloudy, moonless July night, believing it less likely for Coast Guard detection.
- Inflatable dinghy's top was only 10 centimeters above water, below the initial height, and visibility was an issue.
- Eighteen men, three women, and four children were involved in the smuggling attempt.
- Some passengers wore ill-fitting life jackets.
- Few passengers were trained in swimming.
- Passengers feared drowning if the motor didn't start.
- A boy, Ahmed Nasser, whose height was almost the same as his father's, felt uneasy that his life vest was unsuitable for his size and recalled stories heard in Turkey.
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