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Questions and Answers
What monument with bronze horses did Ahmed and Max see in the Parc du Cinquantenaire?
What monument with bronze horses did Ahmed and Max see in the Parc du Cinquantenaire?
- A statue of a famous Belgian king
- A carousel with bronze horses
- The Menin Gate Memorial
- A large arch (correct)
Which building seemed incongruous with its surroundings?
Which building seemed incongruous with its surroundings?
- A modern office building
- The Great Mosque of Brussels (correct)
- A bridge with graffiti
- The Parc du Cinquantenaire
What shift in road surface did Ahmed and Max experience?
What shift in road surface did Ahmed and Max experience?
- Asphalt to cobblestone (correct)
- Concrete to asphalt
- Gravel to paved road
- Cobblestone to dirt track
What contributed to the tense atmosphere of the city?
What contributed to the tense atmosphere of the city?
What language was the graffiti on the bridge wall written in?
What language was the graffiti on the bridge wall written in?
What architectural feature distinguished the grand building Ahmed and Max passed?
What architectural feature distinguished the grand building Ahmed and Max passed?
Flashcards
Parc du Cinquantenaire
Parc du Cinquantenaire
A large public park in Brussels known for its historical arch.
Great Mosque of Brussels
Great Mosque of Brussels
A distinctive mosque that stands out in the urban landscape of Brussels.
Military presence
Military presence
The visible deployment of soldiers and military vehicles in the streets.
Urban vs. Tranquil settings
Urban vs. Tranquil settings
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Cobblestone streets
Cobblestone streets
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Bronze horses
Bronze horses
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Study Notes
Character's Experience in Aleppo
- Ahmed, experiencing a bike ride, remembers a rush of street activity in Aleppo
- Max, on a bike, navigates a one-way street.
- Max guides Ahmed through a park.
- They pass a monument with bronze horses and an arch.
- They visit the Parc du Cinquantenaire.
Brussels Exploration
- Max takes Ahmed to the Great Mosque of Brussels.
- The street is crowded with traffic and office buildings.
- They see military police guarding buildings.
- Ahmed feels a mix of emotions: fear for safety and recognition of his life.
Impressions of City and War
- Ahmed feels like he's back in Aleppo when witnessing soldiers.
- The city's architecture varies dramatically, contrasting buildings.
- He experiences a sense both of danger and freedom.
Journey Through Brussels
- The street turns from smooth asphalt to cobblestones.
- A grand building with Roman columns and a clock tower is visible.
- Traffic is busy; Ahmed and Max encounter many cars, taxis, and buses.
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