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What prompted Ahmed to leave the cellar after three days?
What prompted Ahmed to leave the cellar after three days?
- He heard noises from outside and wanted to investigate.
- He overheard the family mention they were leaving.
- His fever broke and he felt extremely hungry. (correct)
- He wanted to apologise for his presence and introduce himself.
What detail suggests the family might not have regularly used the room with the red shades?
What detail suggests the family might not have regularly used the room with the red shades?
- The dust covering the furniture in the room.
- The state of the orchids and their dry soil. (correct)
- The worn condition of the red shades themselves.
- The lack of personal items, like photographs, in the room.
What emotion did Ahmed feel when he saw the orchids?
What emotion did Ahmed feel when he saw the orchids?
- Fear
- Sympathy (correct)
- Amusement
- Disgust
What specific detail led Ahmed to wonder about the family's nationality?
What specific detail led Ahmed to wonder about the family's nationality?
Ahmed compared the boy's unusual smile to:
Ahmed compared the boy's unusual smile to:
How did Ahmed describe the living room?
How did Ahmed describe the living room?
Flashcards
Ahmed's illness
Ahmed's illness
Ahmed experiences high fever and sore throat while staying in the cellar.
Family conversations
Family conversations
Ahmed listens to a family speaking in English while he's ill.
Withered orchids
Withered orchids
Ahmed finds dried orchids in a room during his stay.
Living room feel
Living room feel
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Photos on the mantelpiece
Photos on the mantelpiece
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Eid al-Fitr comparison
Eid al-Fitr comparison
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Study Notes
Chapter Seven Summary
- Ahmed, staying in a cellar, experiences fever and illness.
- He observes his surroundings, noticing faded red shades, potted orchids, and a dry, sad-looking environment.
- He observes a large living room with high ceilings and is hungry.
- Ahmed encounters photos of a teenage girl, a younger boy. He finds the boy's smile unusual.
- Ahmed connects the photos with a memory of Eid al-Fitr and his father posing him with his sisters.
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