Chapter Thirteen Summary

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What startled Ahmed?

The sound of the wind.
The beam of a flashlight.
The creaking of the cellar door.
The sound of a key turning in the lock. (correct)

Where did Ahmed hide when he heard the noise?

Behind the cellar door.
Under the camping mat.
In the alcove. (correct)
Behind the pictures on the walls.

What did Ahmed cover himself with while hiding?

A tarp
A blanket (correct)
A rug
A jacket

What action shows that Ahmed had become complacent over time?

<p>He began sneaking around more at night and closing the cellar door too loudly. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Ahmed do as the flashlight beam passed across the cellar?

<p>Covered himself, squeezed his eyes shut, and prayed. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Panic

Sudden, overwhelming fear

Dove

To move suddenly and quickly to avoid something

Alcove

A small, recessed space in a room or wall

Understanding

A feeling that something is true or real, even without proof

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Key turning in the lock

The act of turning a key to open or close something

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Study Notes

Chapter Thirteen

Ahmed is startled by the sound of a key turning in the lock.
Over the weeks, Ahmed had become careless, sneaking around at night and closing the cellar door noisily.
He hadn't expected anyone to come to his home.
As the lock turns, Ahmed understands his sense of security was self-deceptive.
Ahmed grabs his blanket as the door begins to open.
He hides in the alcove, knowing he can't conceal the camping mat or the pictures.
When a flashlight beam sweeps across the cellar, Ahmed covers himself with the blanket, shuts his eyes, and prays not to be found.

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Ahmed is discovered after being careless and noisy in the cellar. He hides, hoping not to be found as someone enters with a flashlight. His sense of security has been shattered.