Max's Experience and Orchid Care
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>He finds it unusual, somewhat honest, and moving (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How old is Ahmed, the person who takes care of the orchids?

<p>Sixteen years old (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the setting where Ahmed tends to the orchids?

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Commotion

A noisy disturbance or uproar involving many people.

Max's Observation

Max observes the interaction between a young man and police officers, noting emotions like annoyance and anger.

Ahmed's Orchids

Ahmed, a sixteen-year-old, cares for orchids, monitoring their environment for growth.

Temperature Monitoring

The act of keeping track of temperature to ensure optimal conditions for plant growth.

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Story of Edwin Jamison

Ahmed reads about a Confederate soldier, highlighting themes of honesty and struggle in war.

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Understanding Others

The narrator, Max, gains insight into the lives and experiences of others through observation.

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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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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.

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