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What was the immediate consequence of the large wave encountered by Ahmed and his companions?
What was the immediate consequence of the large wave encountered by Ahmed and his companions?
- The rain intensified, forcing the group to return to shore
- The captain successfully rescued all the passengers
- The dinghy capsized, and everyone was stranded at sea
- Swimmers were swept overboard and disappeared (correct)
How did Ahmed react upon spotting his father in the water?
How did Ahmed react upon spotting his father in the water?
- He shouted for help and pointed towards his father
- He tried to throw a lifebuoy towards his father
- He immediately dove into the water to rescue him
- He saw his father's head but got no response before he vanished (correct)
What was Max Howard's reaction to being offered a second waffle?
What was Max Howard's reaction to being offered a second waffle?
- He was indifferent, as he was distracted by his surroundings
- He was surprised and shocked at the suggestion (correct)
- He enthusiastically accepted, eager to enjoy another
- He refused it, insisting he was already full
Which feature made Max feel the Grand Place of Brussels was not real?
Which feature made Max feel the Grand Place of Brussels was not real?
What element of the Grand Place experience contributed to the sense of being 'unreal'?
What element of the Grand Place experience contributed to the sense of being 'unreal'?
What was Max's mother's expectation for their photo taken on the visit?
What was Max's mother's expectation for their photo taken on the visit?
How did the Grand Place's cobblestone streets appear to Max?
How did the Grand Place's cobblestone streets appear to Max?
Flashcards
Dinghy incident
Dinghy incident
A situation where Ahmed's dinghy was tossed by waves during a storm and resulted in missing swimmers.
Panic among companions
Panic among companions
The reaction of Ahmed and others when they realized swimmers were missing after the wave swept them overboard.
Baba's disappearance
Baba's disappearance
Baba, Ahmed's father, momentarily appeared above water but vanished without a trace after a wave.
Grand Place of Brussels
Grand Place of Brussels
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Max's waffles
Max's waffles
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Manneken Pis
Manneken Pis
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Cultural diversity in the square
Cultural diversity in the square
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Study Notes
Chapter Two Summary
- A severe summer storm caused a dinghy to capsize, resulting in the disappearance of swimmers.
- A frantic search ensued, with shouting and flashlights, but some people were missing.
- The captain surfaced, along with another person, but the father was nowhere to be found.
- The father's body was not located, and the whitecaps obscured any further search attempts.
Max's Experience in Brussels
- Max, experiencing Brussels for the first time, found the Grand Place to be awe-inspiring.
- The Place appeared larger and more elaborate than in reality.
- The Grand Place had several stores, showcasing Belgian trinkets.
- Max's family wanted to take a photo of the place.
- The trip was interesting and unforgettable.
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