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What object in the picture evokes a feeling of longing in Ahmed?
What object in the picture evokes a feeling of longing in Ahmed?
- A mountain bike he destroyed
- Pictures of war heroes
- Max's bicycle
- His school (correct)
How does Max initially describe his actions when explaining why others were upset with him?
How does Max initially describe his actions when explaining why others were upset with him?
- Justified as acts of friendship (correct)
- Regretful and apologetic
- Confused and uncertain
- Angry and defensive
What is Ahmed's immediate response to Max's explanation of his behavior?
What is Ahmed's immediate response to Max's explanation of his behavior?
- Indifference and silence
- Confusion and questioning
- Agreement and gratitude (correct)
- Disagreement and criticism
Among the supplies Max provides to Ahmed, which item directly aids in language comprehension?
Among the supplies Max provides to Ahmed, which item directly aids in language comprehension?
The story Max reads aloud from Boy Heroes of the War Between the States primarily centers on which young historical figure?
The story Max reads aloud from Boy Heroes of the War Between the States primarily centers on which young historical figure?
How does Ahmed's reaction to the story of Johnny Clem differ from Max's?
How does Ahmed's reaction to the story of Johnny Clem differ from Max's?
Ahmed’s personal history, revealed later, shares a thematic similarity with the story of Johnny Clem primarily through the experience of:
Ahmed’s personal history, revealed later, shares a thematic similarity with the story of Johnny Clem primarily through the experience of:
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Ahmed's School
Ahmed's School
A place Ahmed wants to see, indicating his longing for home.
Max's Friendship
Max's Friendship
Max acts as a friend by supporting Ahmed during tough times.
Mountain Bike Incident
Mountain Bike Incident
Ahmed reflects on a mountain bike he destroyed; signifies loss or nostalgia.
Boy Heroes of the War
Boy Heroes of the War
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Johnny Clem
Johnny Clem
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Translation Challenges
Translation Challenges
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Ahmed's Tragedy
Ahmed's Tragedy
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Study Notes
Chapter Twenty Summary
- Ahmed and Max reminisced about their past.
- Ahmed saw a picture of his friends and school building
- Ahmed's stomach tightened with longing.
- Ahmed saw a photo of his friend Kevin and Malik's bike
- Ahmed expressed that he destroyed the bike, and Max laughed;
- Max related a dramatic, thrilling war story of Johnny Clem to Ahmed.
- Max noted that Ahmed seemed unmoved about the story, suggesting this perhaps due to the difficulty of the English language needing interruptions for explanations.
- Max realised Ahmed had been in a war.
- The story shows Ahmed was a boy who had begged to enlist in the army after his mother's death. In a sad turn of events, he shot a man with a tiny musket.
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Description
This quiz covers a summary of Chapter Twenty, where Ahmed and Max reflect on their past experiences. It highlights emotional moments, including reminiscence about friends and Ahmed's wartime experiences. The chapter explores themes of memory, loss, and the complexities of language in sharing these stories.
