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What is the most likely reason Ahmed avoids the upper floors of his house?
What is the most likely reason Ahmed avoids the upper floors of his house?
- His study materials are all located downstairs.
- He has been forbidden by Inspector Fontaine to go upstairs.
- He prefers the company of his friends in the living room.
- He is fearful of something upstairs. (correct)
Which statement best describes Inspector Fontaine's attitude towards Ahmed?
Which statement best describes Inspector Fontaine's attitude towards Ahmed?
- Indifferent and uninvolved.
- Suspicious and slightly condescending. (correct)
- Respectful and encouraging.
- Amused and friendly.
What can be inferred about Ahmed's socioeconomic background from the passage?
What can be inferred about Ahmed's socioeconomic background from the passage?
- His family struggles financially, necessitating Ahmed's gardening work. (correct)
- He is financially independent and chooses to work for additional income.
- He comes from a wealthy family who can afford extensive tutoring.
- He works for the Howards as a form of community service.
What does Ahmed's statement "I have seen you before" to Inspector Fontaine suggest?
What does Ahmed's statement "I have seen you before" to Inspector Fontaine suggest?
What subject is Ahmed likely studying with his French verb book?
What subject is Ahmed likely studying with his French verb book?
Flashcards
Ahmed's location
Ahmed's location
Ahmed was in the living room surrounded by books and toys.
Inspector Fontaine's question
Inspector Fontaine's question
Inspector Fontaine asked Ahmed 'Qu'est-ce que tu fais?' which means 'What are you doing?'.
Ahmed's job
Ahmed's job
Ahmed was paid by the Howard family to clean their garden.
Ahmed's studies
Ahmed's studies
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Study Notes
Character's Actions and Interactions
- Ahmed, on the living room couch, is reading French books and playing with a toy mouse
- Ahmed is avoiding the upper floors of the house, preferring the lower part
- Ahmed is studying for at least six hours a day
- Ahmed is a favorite of the lunch aides for not wasting food
- Ahmed is friends with Max, Oscar, and Farah
- Ahmed declines joining an after-school football club
- Ahmed leaves school early with a signed pass from his mother
- Ahmed studies at Oscar's apartment or the library
- Ahmed is confronted by Inspector Fontaine
- Ahmed is scared and unsure of what to say
- Ahmed thinks about the reason he is there
- Ahmed notices Inspector Fontaine's obsession with the garden
- Ahmed avoids being caught
- Ahmed glances back to the basement door
- Ahmed mentions having seen Inspector Fontaine before
Dialogue and Setting
- Inspector Fontaine asks Ahmed "What are you doing here?"
- Ahmed's response is "I know the family is not home"
- Inspector Fontaine says "Howard family ... pay me to clean garden"
- Inspector Fontaine stopped his charge after realizing Ahmed is a gardener
- Ahmed states "I am just to start"
- Ahmed is aware of a rake and shovel in the basement, likely to have been left on purpose
- Ahmed says "I have seen you before"
Key Themes
- Ahmed's desire to avoid trouble
- Ahmed's interactions with adults
- Inspector Fontaine's character and motivation
- Ahmed's family life
- The plot of the story involves a young protagonist trying to avoid trouble
- The specific setting in the house is central to the conflict
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