Character Dynamics and Refugee Struggles
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What is the primary source of Ahmed's anxiety?

  • Difficulty finding a new school
  • The impending departure of Max
  • Uncertainty about his future status and safety (correct)
  • Fear of academic failure
  • What is implied about Ahmed's relationship with Max?

  • They are classmates who have a friendly rivalry.
  • Max provides Ahmed with crucial emotional and possibly practical support related to Ahmed's situation. (correct)
  • Max is Ahmed's legal guardian.
  • They are casual acquaintances who share a common hobby.
  • What literary technique is primarily used to convey Ahmed's emotional state?

  • Dialogue with other characters revealing Ahmed's worries
  • Detailed descriptions of Ahmed's physical actions
  • Implication through Ahmed's focus on specific anxieties, such as the end of the school year and Max's leaving (correct)
  • Direct exposition of Ahmed's internal monologue
  • The excerpt suggests Ahmed may be a refugee or asylum seeker. Which phrase provides the strongest support for this inference?

    <p>Potential dangers or threats (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most likely genre of the larger text from which this excerpt is taken?

    <p>Realistic fiction with elements of social commentary (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Ahmed's uncertainty

    Ahmed feels unsure about his future and options.

    End of school year

    The time when students finish their academic year, causing stress for Ahmed.

    Concern for support

    Ahmed seeks trust and recognition from others during a crucial time.

    Relationship with Max

    Ahmed has a close bond with Max, indicating emotional reliance.

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    Potential dangers

    Ahmed perceives threats that may affect his safety and future.

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    Study Notes

    Character Interactions and Plot

    • Ahmed, a Syrian refugee, is planning to return to Washington, but is temporarily staying in a school setting.
    • Max, a character, is helping Ahmed with his situation.
    • Max's parents enrolled him over the phone and mailed the paperwork for school to allow him to attend school unsupervised.
    • Max is arranging for Ahmed to be taken care of while he is in school.
    • Max and Ahmed have dialogue about the need to maintain secrecy.
    • Ahmed is concerned Max might not be trusted by those involved.

    Ahmed's Situation

    • Ahmed is an illegal Syrian refugee.
    • He is squatting in a basement.
    • The police are searching for Muslim terrorists.
    • He is forced to hide from the authorities.
    • He is worried about the time and dangers involved with his plan.
    • Ahmed seeks to navigate a difficult and dangerous situation, relying on Max to help him.

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    Dive into the complex interactions between Ahmed, a Syrian refugee, and Max, who offers him assistance in a school setting. This quiz explores their dialogue and the tension of secrecy surrounding Ahmed's precarious situation. Analyze the themes of trust, danger, and resilience in a challenging environment.

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