Chapter Seven Summary
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What caused Ahmed's confusion about his family's location?

  • The unfamiliar layout of the cellar
  • His hallucinations and fever (correct)
  • The distance between him and his family
  • The muffled and quick speech of his family

    • What unexpected discovery did Ahmed make in the furniture room?

  • A hidden passage to the outside
  • Family heirlooms and photographs
  • A collection of antique furniture
  • Recessed windows and neglected orchids (correct)

    • How did Ahmed feel when his fever broke?

  • Relieved and hopeful
  • Extremely hungry (correct)
  • Weak and disoriented
  • Anxious and fearful

    • What did Ahmed observe in the living room?

    <p>A white cat, high ceilings, and family photographs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the boy's smile in the photograph similar to?

    <p>The forced smiles of children who dislike being photographed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the orchids look like?

    <p>Withered with shriveled roots (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the atmosphere like in the living room?

    <p>Quiet and still (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the teenage girl in the photographs look like?

    <p>Confident with long blonde hair (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long was Ahmed in the cellar before his fever broke?

    <p>Four days (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Ahmed's Illness

    Ahmed experienced fever, sore throat, and chills that caused confusion.

    Muffled Voices

    Ahmed found his family's voices difficult to understand due to illness-induced confusion.

    Potted Orchids

    Ahmed saw wilted orchids with shriveled roots while looking out the window.

    Fever Breaking

    Ahmed's fever broke on the fourth day, leading to a strong hunger.

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    Large Living Room

    Ahmed discovered a grand living room that felt like a palace after feeling better.

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    Fluffy White Cat

    Ahmed encountered a cat that looked at him with an insolent expression.

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    Framed Photographs

    The mantelpiece held photos of a teenage girl and a younger boy.

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    Teenage Girl

    The teenage girl in the photographs had long blond hair and a confident gaze.

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    Unruly Brown Hair

    The younger boy in the photos had unruly brown hair and an unnatural smile.

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    Study Notes

    Chapter Seven Summary

    • Ahmed, staying in a cellar, experiences illness and isolation.
    • He is sick for three days, with a fever, sore throat and weak.
    • He hallucinates and has difficulty distinguishing the family's voices.
    • Ahmed hears family members speaking English, unable to distinguish accents.
    • Ahmed hears the sounds of family routines, like footsteps, doors, and dishes.
    • He imagines he is back home in Aleppo, feeling homesick.
    • He sneaks out to the bathroom at night.
    • In a feverish state, he looks out behind red shades, revealing potted orchids.
    • After four days of illness, Ahmed recovers and his hunger returns.
    • He ventures upstairs to a large living area.
    • He sees photos and is struck by a photo of a teenage girl.
    • Ahmed remembers a younger boy's smile in a photo, finding it strange.
    • He is reminded of pictures with his family on Eid Al Fitr.

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    This summary explores Ahmed's experiences of illness and isolation in Chapter Seven. Through his fever, he grapples with hallucinations, memories of family, and a longing for home. The narrative captures his gradual recovery and the emotional resonance of family photographs.

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