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What is Khalid's primary reason for traveling to Temiaouine?
What is Khalid's primary reason for traveling to Temiaouine?
- To attend a medical conference
- To take a vacation in the south
- To visit family and friends
- To work as a physician in a hospital (correct)
How does the director support Khalid upon his arrival?
How does the director support Khalid upon his arrival?
- By sending him to a training program
- By offering him a promotion immediately
- By assuring him that every beginning is difficult (correct)
- By criticizing his sadness and perplexity
Which actions does Khalid perform while working in Temiaouine?
Which actions does Khalid perform while working in Temiaouine?
- He conducts research instead of providing care
- He mostly stays in the hospital and avoids remote areas
- He only treats patients with minor injuries
- He frequently travels in the ambulance to help patients (correct)
How do the residents of Temiaouine view Khalid over time?
How do the residents of Temiaouine view Khalid over time?
What realization does Khalid come to regarding happiness?
What realization does Khalid come to regarding happiness?
Study Notes
Khalid's Journey
- Khalid, carrying his bag, gets off the bus and looks for a car to take him to Temiaouine in the south of Adrar province.
- Preoccupied with the hospital's need for physicians, Khalid observes the smiles of patients, questioning his own situation and the purpose of leaving his home and family.
- The driver interrupts his thoughts and says, "We have arrived, sir".
- Khalid goes to the director's office.
- The director notices Khalid's sadness and perplexity but encourages him by explaining that all beginnings are challenging and that he will appreciate the beauty of serving the people in this town.
- Khalid works tirelessly with dedication, not only within the healthcare facility but also frequently travels to remote areas in the ambulance to check on the health of patients.
- Khalid helps administer antidotes to snakebite victims, treats wounds and identifies serious illnesses, referring patients to specialists.
- The residents of Temiaouine feel a strong affection toward Khalid.
- He is now viewed as one of them and celebrates their holidays with them.
- Khalid realizes that true happiness lies in service to others, and the desert sands form a part of his being.
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Description
Follow Khalid as he embarks on his journey to Temiaouine, where he must confront the challenges of providing medical care in a new environment. Through his dedication to the health of the local community, Khalid discovers the fulfillment that comes from serving others. This quiz explores Khalid's experiences and the impact of his work in healthcare.
