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What is the primary source of tension between Ahmed and Max in their conversation?
What is the primary source of tension between Ahmed and Max in their conversation?
- Ahmed's dislike for turkey.
- The living conditions in the cellar.
- Max's persistence in offering help.
- Ahmed's undocumented status. (correct)
What is the significance of Max's statement "Syrians can stay"?
What is the significance of Max's statement "Syrians can stay"?
- It reassures Ahmed that he is safe.
- It demonstrates Max's willingness to help Ahmed obtain legal status.
- It reveals Max's naivety about Ahmed's situation. (correct)
- It highlights Max's legal expertise.
Why does Ahmed lose his appetite?
Why does Ahmed lose his appetite?
- He is worried about being discovered.
- He is overwhelmed by Max's offer of help.
- He dislikes the sandwich Max has provided.
- He is reminded of his precarious situation. (correct)
What does Ahmed's repeated "No need" signify?
What does Ahmed's repeated "No need" signify?
What is the symbolic meaning of the cage men "Magritte" in the cellar?
What is the symbolic meaning of the cage men "Magritte" in the cellar?
Max's reaction to Ahmed's "Maybe" demonstrates that Max feels:
Max's reaction to Ahmed's "Maybe" demonstrates that Max feels:
Ahmed's response "a lot of things" to Max's question "What else do you need?" indicates:
Ahmed's response "a lot of things" to Max's question "What else do you need?" indicates:
Max's focus on Ahmed's clothing reveals Max's:
Max's focus on Ahmed's clothing reveals Max's:
Why does Max mention Magritte?
Why does Max mention Magritte?
What does Ahmed's unsure "What?" in response to Max's comment about Magritte indicate?
What does Ahmed's unsure "What?" in response to Max's comment about Magritte indicate?
Flashcards
Ahmed
Ahmed
One of the characters in the dialogue, a young boy from Syria.
Max
Max
A character who shows concern for Ahmed's well-being.
Turkey
Turkey
A type of food mentioned in the conversation.
No papers
No papers
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Like prison
Like prison
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Syrians can stay
Syrians can stay
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Cage man
Cage man
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Magritte
Magritte
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July deadline
July deadline
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Hope for help
Hope for help
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Study Notes
Ahmed and Max's Interactions
- Ahmed was relieved he didn't have to explain his religion
- Max asked Ahmed if he didn't like turkey
- Ahmed politely refused the food
- Ahmed felt the center mentioned was a bad place
Ahmed's Concerns
- Ahmed had a lump in his throat from bread and cheese
- Ahmed felt like he was in prison
- Ahmed was worried about being sent back
- Ahmed worried about being deported
- He didn't have papers
- He didn't have a name, a birthday, or a home country
- He wanted to be considered Syrian
Max's Actions
- Max was persistent with Ahmed
- Max worried about the situation
- Max suggested they could talk later
- Max seemed to want to help
- Max worried about getting caught helping Ahmed
- Max suggested Ahmed sleep in borrowed clothes
- Max said he'd return the following night
Other Details
- Ahmed's appetite vanished
- Ahmed and Max were back to starting point
- Max pointed to a caged figure labeled Magritte
- Magritte is an artist, a Belgian
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