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What does Max find particularly striking about the officer's behavior?
What does Max find particularly striking about the officer's behavior?
- The officer's casual attitude
- The officer's willingness to listen
- The officer's polite demeanor
- The officer's refusal to let the young man speak (correct)
What special care does Ahmed provide for the orchids?
What special care does Ahmed provide for the orchids?
- He positions and keeps them warm in a wine cellar (correct)
- He waters them with a special nutrient solution
- He monitors the room's humidity
- He uses artificial lights to help them grow
What is Ahmed reading about?
What is Ahmed reading about?
- A novel about a young detective
- A Confederate soldier named Edwin Jamison (correct)
- The history of orchids
- Contemporary political events
How does the narrator feel about the story of Edwin Jamison?
How does the narrator feel about the story of Edwin Jamison?
How old is Ahmed, the person who takes care of the orchids?
How old is Ahmed, the person who takes care of the orchids?
What is the setting where Ahmed tends to the orchids?
What is the setting where Ahmed tends to the orchids?
Flashcards
Commotion
Commotion
A noisy disturbance or uproar involving many people.
Max's Observation
Max's Observation
Max observes the interaction between a young man and police officers, noting emotions like annoyance and anger.
Ahmed's Orchids
Ahmed's Orchids
Ahmed, a sixteen-year-old, cares for orchids, monitoring their environment for growth.
Temperature Monitoring
Temperature Monitoring
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Story of Edwin Jamison
Story of Edwin Jamison
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Understanding Others
Understanding Others
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Study Notes
Max's Experience in a City Under Lockdown
- Max was frustrated by the lockdown and wanted to go out with his father.
- Max's mother was concerned about public safety.
- Max witnessed a commotion involving an Arab man and police officers.
- Max observed a police officer questioning a young man.
- The officer demanded the man's identification.
- The young man tried to explain, but the officer interrupted him.
Ahmed's Care of Orchids
- Ahmed, a young man, took care of delicate orchids.
- He meticulously protected and maintained the orchids.
- He placed them under special grow lamps and maintained optimal temperature.
- The orchids were in a wine cellar, bathed in pinkish-purple light.
Edwin Jamison
- Ahmed read about Edwin Jamison, a sixteen-year-old Confederate soldier.
- Edwin fought bravely in the Battle of Malvern Hill.
- Max found Edwin's story moving.
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Description
This quiz explores the varied experiences of Max during a city lockdown and the detailed care of orchids by Ahmed. It also highlights the historical narrative of Edwin Jamison, a young Confederate soldier. Engage with the themes of frustration, care, and bravery through these interconnected stories.