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What initially made Ahmed think he was hallucinating?
What initially made Ahmed think he was hallucinating?
Why were the family's conversations difficult for Ahmed to understand?
Why were the family's conversations difficult for Ahmed to understand?
What did Ahmed use a bucket for in the cellar?
What did Ahmed use a bucket for in the cellar?
What did Ahmed discover behind the red shades?
What did Ahmed discover behind the red shades?
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How did Ahmed feel about the state of the orchid?
How did Ahmed feel about the state of the orchid?
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What motivated Ahmed to leave the cellar on the fourth day?
What motivated Ahmed to leave the cellar on the fourth day?
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What did Ahmed compare the house's living room to?
What did Ahmed compare the house's living room to?
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Whose pictures did Ahmed see on the mantel?
Whose pictures did Ahmed see on the mantel?
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What made Ahmed laugh at the picture of the younger boy?
What made Ahmed laugh at the picture of the younger boy?
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Which holiday did Ahmed associate the family photos with?
Which holiday did Ahmed associate the family photos with?
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Flashcards
Ahmed's illness
Ahmed's illness
Ahmed wakes up with a fever and sore throat, leading to three days of sickness.
Family voices
Family voices
Voices of Ahmed's family echo in his dreams, speaking English with unknown accents.
The cellar
The cellar
A place where Ahmed hides, initially intended for a brief stay.
Potted orchid
Potted orchid
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Living room exploration
Living room exploration
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Family pictures
Family pictures
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Eid al-fitr memories
Eid al-fitr memories
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Fluffy white cat
Fluffy white cat
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Comfort of sounds
Comfort of sounds
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Fever recovery
Fever recovery
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Study Notes
Chapter Seven Summary
- Ahmed stayed in a cellar longer than anticipated due to illness
- He experienced fever, sore throat, and shivering for three days
- He heard family noises from above
- He thought he was hallucinating but realized the voices were real and speaking English
- He couldn't determine their accent (Canadian, British, American)
- He found the sounds comforting
- He peeked behind shades in a room, revealing orchids
- He discovered the orchids were dying
- His health improved on the fourth day
- He was ravenous and waited until night before going upstairs
- He entered a large house, feeling it was a palace
- A cat stared but the house was silent
- Photos on a mantelpiece showed a teenage girl and younger boy
- The boy's smile seemed unnatural, like he disliked pictures
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Description
Explore the intriguing events of Chapter Seven, where Ahmed grapples with illness in a cellar and discovers the comfort of familial voices from above. As he navigates his surroundings, from dying orchids to a mysterious large house, the chapter presents a tapestry of emotions and insights. This summary delves into the nuances of Ahmed's experiences and perceptions.
