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Questions and Answers
What is the central event that serves as the backdrop for the conversation between Ahmed and Max?
What is the central event that serves as the backdrop for the conversation between Ahmed and Max?
- A political debate about immigration policies.
- The publication of a controversial novel.
- A recent art exhibition in Paris.
- A series of terrorist attacks in Paris. (correct)
What differing opinions do Max and Ahmed express towards each other?
What differing opinions do Max and Ahmed express towards each other?
- Their favorite foods.
- Their career aspirations.
- Their political affiliations.
- Their taste in books. (correct)
What personal experience does Ahmed share with Max?
What personal experience does Ahmed share with Max?
- His childhood in a war-torn country.
- His difficulties in adapting to European culture.
- His struggles with learning English.
- His encounter with Islamic State terrorists. (correct)
What is the main theme explored in the excerpt?
What is the main theme explored in the excerpt?
What commentary does Max make about Ahmed?
What commentary does Max make about Ahmed?
What is the likely relationship between Ahmed and Max?
What is the likely relationship between Ahmed and Max?
What does the conversation between Ahmed and Max suggest about the wider context of the excerpt?
What does the conversation between Ahmed and Max suggest about the wider context of the excerpt?
Flashcards
Ahmed
Ahmed
A character who reacts to events in Paris and discusses refugees.
Max
Max
A character questioning Ahmed's perspective on terrorists.
Terrorist Attacks in Paris
Terrorist Attacks in Paris
A significant event that shapes the conversation between Ahmed and Max.
Muslim Refugees
Muslim Refugees
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Character Opinions on Books
Character Opinions on Books
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Language Skills
Language Skills
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Societal Perceptions
Societal Perceptions
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Study Notes
Ahmed and Max's Conversation
- Ahmed, visiting Max, expresses concern about terrorist attacks in Paris.
- He estimates over 100 people killed.
- Max learns the attackers were likely Islamic State.
- Some had journeyed between Turkey and Europe; potentially posing as refugees.
- Max and Ahmed discuss the first book in their current reading materials.
Max's Observations
- Max and Ahmed discuss differing opinions about a fictional character (Lord Orm).
- Max questions Ahmed's preference for Lord Orm, noting he is not a "villain" but a fictional character's half-brother.
- Max observes that Lord Orm is a human character, not a magical one.
- Max's response shows he was slightly embarrassed.
- Ahmed recognizes his fear that Max would be embarrassed.
Book Discussion
- Max asks Ahmed if he read the other book.
- Ahmed responds he only read parts of it, citing slow reading speed.
- Max explains that his sister had read Harry Potter Series very early, and they had concerns about him.
- Max states that he liked the book but couldn't fully comprehend another book.
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