Podcast
Questions and Answers
Why did Max hesitate before asking Ahmed a question?
Why did Max hesitate before asking Ahmed a question?
- He changed his mind on wanting to ask the question
- He was afraid of upsetting Ahmed. (correct)
- He was worried about interrupting Ahmed's train of thought.
- He didn't understand what Ahmed was reading.
- He was distracted by the pictures.
Who is Edwin, and what is his significance in the excerpt?
Who is Edwin, and what is his significance in the excerpt?
- A mutual childhood friend that they both reminisce on.
- Ahmed's brother who died in a bombing.
- A friend of both Max and Ahmed who passed away.
- A character in Ahmed's book who Max admired.
- A boy in a photograph who Max believes is heroic. (correct)
What prompted Ahmed to talk about 'cannonball'?
What prompted Ahmed to talk about 'cannonball'?
- Ahmed's memory of a specific event in Aleppo.
- Max's curiosity about Aleppo.
- A passage in the book Ahmed was reading.
- Max and Ahmeds shared interest in discussing the conflict going on in other countries.
- Max's question about the picture of Edwin. (correct)
What surprised Max about Ahmed's background?
What surprised Max about Ahmed's background?
According to Ahmed, what is Aleppo known for?
According to Ahmed, what is Aleppo known for?
What does Ahmed say he has difficulty recalling?
What does Ahmed say he has difficulty recalling?
Flashcards
Aleppo
Aleppo
A major city in Syria known for its historical sites.
Great Mosque
Great Mosque
A significant mosque located in Aleppo, noted for its architecture.
Souk
Souk
A market in Aleppo, famous for its long stretch.
Cannonball
Cannonball
Signup and view all the flashcards
Edwin's death
Edwin's death
Signup and view all the flashcards
Ahmed's perspective
Ahmed's perspective
Signup and view all the flashcards
Study Notes
Max and Ahmed's Conversation
- Max hesitated to interrupt Ahmed, feeling apprehensive like throwing a pebble into a pond.
- Ahmed stopped reading when he reached the part about Edwin's death, pausing to view his photo.
- Edwin's photo was described as the "best of all boy heroes," with clear imagery and a gentle expression.
- Ahmed's eyes mirrored Edwin Jamison's, conveying a desire to speak.
- Max asked Ahmed what was wrong.
- Ahmed abruptly changed the subject, talking about Aleppo.
Aleppo and Syria
- Aleppo is a major city in Syria, famous for its age and historical significance.
- It is considered the biggest city in Syria.
- Aleppo houses the famous Jami' Halab al-Kabir mosque.
- It also contains a significant market bazaar.
- The city is described as very old.
- The surrounding areas including the Great Mosque, a tiled courtyard, and a thousand-year-old minaret are well-known tourist spots.
- The local souk (market) is thirteen kilometers long, filled with goods from various crafts like silk and nuts.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
