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What emotion did Max experience towards Ahmed after hearing about the terrorist attacks?
What emotion did Max experience towards Ahmed after hearing about the terrorist attacks?
How does the narrative suggest Ahmed coped with his isolation?
How does the narrative suggest Ahmed coped with his isolation?
What was significant about the photographs in the book Ahmed attempted to read?
What was significant about the photographs in the book Ahmed attempted to read?
What item in the cellar suggests Ahmed couldn’t leave even for basic needs?
What item in the cellar suggests Ahmed couldn’t leave even for basic needs?
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What does Max’s mother do to comfort Claire?
What does Max’s mother do to comfort Claire?
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What visual element helped Ahmed understand the Aquaman comic?
What visual element helped Ahmed understand the Aquaman comic?
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What does Max's father's gesture of patting the empty space signify?
What does Max's father's gesture of patting the empty space signify?
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Why does Max feel ashamed of suspecting Ahmed?
Why does Max feel ashamed of suspecting Ahmed?
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What is Ahmed's reaction upon hearing the tap on the door after isolation?
What is Ahmed's reaction upon hearing the tap on the door after isolation?
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Which aspect of the boys in the photographs does Ahmed relate to?
Which aspect of the boys in the photographs does Ahmed relate to?
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Flashcards
Terrorist Attacks
Terrorist Attacks
Acts of violence aimed at causing fear or harm, often for political purposes.
Max's Inner Conflict
Max's Inner Conflict
Max grappling with the fear of associating his friend Ahmed with terrorism.
Character Reaction
Character Reaction
How characters express their emotions in response to events.
Setting
Setting
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Parent's Reassurance
Parent's Reassurance
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Ahmed's Isolation
Ahmed's Isolation
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Aquaman Comic
Aquaman Comic
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Coping Mechanism
Coping Mechanism
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Visual Representation
Visual Representation
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Emotional Tone
Emotional Tone
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Study Notes
Claire and Max's Fear
- Claire and Max are woken up by the news of the terrorist attacks in Paris
- Max's dad reassures them, saying no one is going to hurt them
- Max's family comforts Max, and he worries about Ahmed
Ahmed's Isolation
- Ahmed is in a wine cellar
- He hasn't left the cellar for 24 hours
- He uses a bucket for personal hygiene
- He reads books to pass the time
Books in the Cellar
- Ahmed looks at books brought in by Max
- They are comic books, including an Aquaman comic
- He sees images of the Justice League and an evil villain holding the world ransom, stealing Aquaman's throne
- There's another book about boys at war, but the language and pictures are difficult for Ahmed to understand
- Ahmed sees the sadness and resignation in the boys' eyes
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Description
Explore the themes of fear and isolation in the narrative of Claire, Max, and Ahmed. This quiz delves into how characters cope with traumatic events and the significance of literature during challenging times. Analyze the symbolism in the comic books and the emotional landscape of the characters.
