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Questions and Answers
Why was Ahmed more concerned about the outing not being perfect?
Why was Ahmed more concerned about the outing not being perfect?
- He wanted to make a good impression on Max. (correct)
- He was preoccupied with thoughts about the terrifying night with the smuggler.
- He was anxious about getting back to school before the aftercare program ended.
- He was worried about missing the picture in the private collection.
What motivated Max to check his watch?
What motivated Max to check his watch?
- He was bored with the gift shop.
- He wanted to ensure they returned to Ahmed's school before it closed.
- He was aware of a time constraint related to their previous discussion. (correct)
- He had another appointment.
How did Max gain access to the basement?
How did Max gain access to the basement?
- He broke through the basement window.
- He entered through an unlocked basement door after crawling through the weeds. (correct)
- The smuggler, Ermir, let him in.
- He climbed down from the garden wall into the basement.
What can be inferred about the relationship between Ahmed and Max?
What can be inferred about the relationship between Ahmed and Max?
What detail suggests Ahmed attends the aftercare program at his school?
What detail suggests Ahmed attends the aftercare program at his school?
Flashcards
Private Collection
Private Collection
A selection of items owned by an individual and not publicly displayed.
Smuggler
Smuggler
A person who illegally transports goods or people.
Garden Wall
Garden Wall
A vertical structure that surrounds a garden area.
Basement Door
Basement Door
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Aftercare Program
Aftercare Program
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Study Notes
Ahmed and Max's Encounter
- Ahmed and Max visit a gift shop.
- The shop owner said the item was in a private collection.
- Max was disappointed, but Ahmed didn't mind the picture not being present.
- Ahmed expressed his approval of the outing, and Max wanted to return quickly.
Max's Night
- Max recounted a terrifying night.
- Max was robbed by a smuggler.
- The smuggler took Max's father's watch.
- Max barely escaped the van.
- Max recalled a specific house he ran through some time earlier.
Max's Exploration
- Max's attempt to envision himself in Ahmed's shoes.
- Max imagined running through a garden wall to get to a basement.
- Max imagines being wet in bushes and weeds trying to get to the basement door.
- The scene of the garden and the basement seemed like a preordained, inevitable event.
Max Finds the School
- Max and Ahmed stopped at a school after a few seconds.
- The school building has a cement facade and multiple windows.
- The school's lights were on.
- The school's doors were locked.
- The school was likely in use, having some sort of program or activity ongoing.
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