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Questions and Answers
What motivated Max to calmly confront Oscar, rather than reacting angrily as Oscar might have expected?
What motivated Max to calmly confront Oscar, rather than reacting angrily as Oscar might have expected?
- Max had been instructed by a family member to avoid physical altercations and to remain composed.
- Max was genuinely unafraid of Oscar and wanted to prove his bravery.
- Max was distracted by thoughts of Ahmed and his situation, making Oscar's taunts seem insignificant.
- Max realized that engaging in anger was futile and decided to disarm Oscar with calmness. (correct)
Which of the following best describes Ahmed's primary coping mechanism for dealing with his confinement in the cellar?
Which of the following best describes Ahmed's primary coping mechanism for dealing with his confinement in the cellar?
- Maintaining a structured daily routine focused on intellectual and personal pursuits. (correct)
- Constantly communicating with Max and his family to stay informed about the outside world.
- Obsessively planning his escape route to Calais by studying newspapers.
- Expressing his frustration and anger through symbolic acts of defiance within the cellar.
How does Ahmed's reading of English-language newspapers primarily impact his perception of his situation?
How does Ahmed's reading of English-language newspapers primarily impact his perception of his situation?
- It intensifies his anxiety about being discovered due to heightened security measures.
- It provides him with a sense of connection to the outside world, alleviating his isolation.
- It confirms the impracticality of his escape to Calais, leading him to withdraw further into his routine. (correct)
- It fuels his hope of finding safe passage to Calais, reinforcing his escape plans.
The description of the man in the picture, particularly the "torso like a cage" and "red cape, which seemed like a dress," most likely symbolizes what for Ahmed?
The description of the man in the picture, particularly the "torso like a cage" and "red cape, which seemed like a dress," most likely symbolizes what for Ahmed?
Max's decision to bring Ahmed outside at the end of the excerpt suggests a shift in Max's:
Max's decision to bring Ahmed outside at the end of the excerpt suggests a shift in Max's:
The phrase "With each passing day, the outside world faded" in relation to Ahmed primarily indicates:
The phrase "With each passing day, the outside world faded" in relation to Ahmed primarily indicates:
Ahmed hiding behind curtains in the storage room to look into the garden primarily reveals his:
Ahmed hiding behind curtains in the storage room to look into the garden primarily reveals his:
The detail about "the sun setting around 3:30 pm" is most significant in establishing:
The detail about "the sun setting around 3:30 pm" is most significant in establishing:
Flashcards
Max's house
Max's house
The home where Max feels unbothered by Oscar's taunts.
Oscar's taunt
Oscar's taunt
A teasing comment made by Oscar to provoke Max.
Max's reaction to Oscar
Max's reaction to Oscar
Max remains calm and does not respond angrily to Oscar's teasing.
Ahmed's daily routine
Ahmed's daily routine
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Europe on high alert
Europe on high alert
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Calais
Calais
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Shortening days
Shortening days
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Ahmed's hiding
Ahmed's hiding
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Study Notes
Character Interactions
- Oscar taunts Max, but Max is unfazed
- Oscar does not demand anything, but Max assumes he is waiting for Max to react. This suggests possible future conflict
- Max does not wish to continue the conflict with Oscar, deciding not to retaliate.
- Max is determined to get Ahmed outside
Ahmed's Situation
- Ahmed is aware of European alert due to news articles
- Police and security are present everywhere
- The possibility of going to Calais or other locations is impossible.
- Ahmed keeps to a routine: staying in the cellar, taking care of orchids, practicing English, and observing images.
- Ahmed is hiding from the outside world.
- Ahmed observes details of an image of a man in a cage, a traveler's sack, and a red cape-like dress.
- Ahmed observes the change in daylight hours as his family leaves for work. He observes the sun setting early.
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