Part Five: A New Life, Far from Home
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What was the initial method the narrator attempted to use to communicate about her father?

  • Using hand gestures to spell out words. (correct)
  • Nodding and shaking her head to questions.
  • Speaking clearly and loudly to the nurse.
  • Writing notes in a pink notebook.

What physical symptom directly followed the narrator's attempt to spell 'father'?

  • Experiencing a long period of sleep.
  • Inability to move her right hand.
  • Complete loss of consciousness.
  • Severe pain and bleeding from her left ear. (correct)

Why was the narrator unable to determine if it was day or night?

  • The ICU room had no windows. (correct)
  • She was drifting in and out of consciousness.
  • She was constantly falling asleep and waking up.
  • Her vision was impaired with a bright light.

What was the first written message the narrator created in the pink notebook?

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What was the immediate and primary concern regarding her father that the narrator tried to communicate?

<p>If he knew how to find her (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Dr.Fiona, where was the narrator's father?

<p>In Pakistan. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator recall experiencing in her fragmented memories?

<p>Being shot alongside her father on a bus. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the primary concerns that the narrator had regarding her hospital stay?

<p>Who will pay for the medical care. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary concern that occupied the narrator's thoughts when she was unable to move, hear, or see properly?

<p>The whereabouts of her father. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the narrator's perception regarding the conversations of doctors and nurses?

<p>They were discussing her family's financial situation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial reason, the narrator thought, that made one of the doctors look sad?

<p>He believed that she couldn't pay for her treatment. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the doctor tell the narrator to reassure her about payment for her medical care?

<p>Her government would pay for her treatment. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What led the narrator to consider going to the hospital reception desk?

<p>She desired to call her parents. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the narrator believe that going to the reception desk would be an issue?

<p>She did not have money to pay for a phone call. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information did the newspaper clipping provided by Dr. Fiona reveal to the narrator?

<p>That her father was alive and with the army. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of the narrator's worries once she knew that her family was safe?

<p>How they would pay for her medical treatment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Upon waking in the hospital, what was the first concern that the narrator had?

<p>The narrator was anxious about their parents' well-being, especially their father's. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the narrator try to trace letters on their hand?

<p>To spell out questions since they could not speak. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator immediately spell out once provided with a pen and paper?

<p>The word <code>father</code>, followed by <code>country</code>. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the narrator's initial emotional reaction upon hearing the Muslim chaplain pray in Urdu?

<p>A sense of peace, comfort, and safety. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What specific detail about the doctor's voice made it difficult for the narrator to understand him?

<p>The doctor's voice sounded oddly muffled. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the narrator's main concern regarding their father, even before knowing the location?

<p>That their father was also hurt. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the narrator discover that they were in Birmingham?

<p>The doctor directly mentioned the place. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these best describes the narrator's perception of how they arrived at the hospital?

<p>They believed the doctor found them on the roadside, and may not have seen their father. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the initial hospital stay, what was the primary concern that the patient struggled to communicate effectively?

<p>The persistent feeling that something was stuck in her teeth. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the patient perceive as a significant event leading to her being in the hospital, based on her dream-like state?

<p>Being shot, though she remained unsure if it was a real memory. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the patient feel a strong connection to the green teddy bear in the hospital?

<p>Due to the bear being present with her during her first day in the hospital, offering solace. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What triggered the patient's desire to address her teeth in the hospital?

<p>Her tongue had gone numb, which she misinterpreted as something being stuck between her teeth. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During her period of disturbed mental state, what was one indication that the patient wasn't actually dead, according to her thoughts?

<p>The angel had not yet inquired about her religious beliefs. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the patient specifically request in her notebook to the nurses?

<p>A request for a wire to help with her teeth. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What specific visual experience caused the patient the most distress while in her hospital room?

<p>The bright lights in the room that felt like 'hot white daggers'. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main cause of the patient's confusion and disorientation during the described period?

<p>A combination of vivid dreams mixed with her current reality. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Birmingham

A city in England where the narrator was taken to after being injured in Pakistan.

Muslim Chaplain

A type of Muslim cleric who provides spiritual support and guidance in a hospital setting.

Tracheal Tube

A tube inserted into the throat to assist breathing, often used during surgery or after an injury.

Aphonia

The inability to speak clearly due to a physical restriction or medical condition.

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Panic

A state of fear and anxiety usually triggered by a perceived threat or danger.

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Dysgraphia

The ability to communicate by writing in a way that is difficult or jumbled.

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Alphabet

A system of letters arranged in a specific order, used to write and spell words.

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Conviction

The feeling of certainty or strong conviction about something, often without sufficient evidence.

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Memory Loss

The act of forgetting or losing the ability to recall information, often as a result of trauma or medical conditions.

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Pounding Headache

A persistent, severe headache that is unrelenting and often accompanied by other symptoms like sight disturbances.

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Seeing Double

A condition where one's vision is doubled, resulting in two images of the same object.

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Limb Paralysis

The partial or complete paralysis of a limb, often caused by a stroke or injury to the nervous system.

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Eyelid Paralysis

The inability to control or close one's eyelid, often a symptom of neurological damage.

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Differing Realities

A situation where individuals are unable to agree on what is real or accurate due to different perspectives or experiences.

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Emotional Attachment

A strong emotional attachment to a particular object, often stemming from a specific event or memory.

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Subjective Reality

A belief that something is real, even though it is not supported by objective evidence or factual confirmation.

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Distinguishing Reality from Dreams

A situation where someone is unable to clearly distinguish between what is real and what is imagined, often occurring after a traumatic event.

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Razor-Sharp Pain

An intense physical pain, especially in the head that can be described as sharp, stabbing, and overwhelming.

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Disorientation - Loss of Control

A state of confusion and disorientation where one is unable to comprehend or control one's actions. It is often a symptom of a medical condition or injury.

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Worry and Unanswered Questions

An emotional response to anxiety, uncertainty, and the inability to get answers to important questions. It can be amplified during a medical crisis.

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Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

A situation where a patient is in critical condition and needs continuous monitoring and care.

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Fading In and Out

The process of regaining consciousness after a period of unconsciousness or altered mental state. It can be gradual, with periods of clarity and confusion.

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Memory Loss and Trauma

A state where a patient is unable to recall specific memories or events, often due to trauma or injury.

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Words Failing

The ability to use language and express thoughts and feelings through speech or writing.

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What is worry?

A feeling of worry or unease about something uncertain.

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What does it mean to be hopeful?

When someone is hopeful, they believe things will turn out well, even in difficult situations.

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What is a solution?

A solution is a way to solve a problem or address a challenge.

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What are dreams?

A dream is a series of thoughts, images, and sensations that occur during sleep.

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What is a teddy bear?

A teddy bear is a plush toy that resembles a bear.

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What does it mean to be thankful?

To be thankful is to feel grateful for something or someone.

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What is treatment?

Treatment refers to medical care given to a patient to cure or manage an illness.

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What is money?

Money is a medium of exchange used for buying goods and services.

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Study Notes

Part Five: A New Life, Far from Home

  • The narrative opens in a Birmingham hospital
  • The narrator awakens on October 16th, disoriented and experiencing double vision
  • The narrator initially believes they are not dead, but is unsure of their location or who those surrounding them are
  • The narrator is speaking English, but others around them seem to be from different countries
  • A tube is obstructing the narrator's ability to speak
  • The narrator is in a hospital bed amidst machines that are beeping and whirring
  • The narrator is panicked and concerned about the whereabouts of their parents, particularly their father's well-being
  • The narrator wonders if their father is injured or alive.
  • The narrator is in a green room that's very bright and has no windows
  • A Muslim chaplain, Rehanah, comforted the narrator
  • A doctor and nurse, speaking in Urdu, examine the narrator
  • The narrator attempts to communicate by tracing letters on a paper handed to them
  • The narrator wants to call their father and inquire about their state
  • The narrator's father is in Pakistan

A Place Called Birmingham

  • The narrator describes what their hospital room looks like
  • The narrator's perception of having multiple eyes, noses and mouths as they wake up illustrates difficulties
  • The narrator mentions a tube is preventing speech
  • The narrator speaks about being in a hospital, confused about their whereabouts and family
  • The setting is Birmingham, a place in England
  • The narrator is concerned about their father's wellbeing
  • The narrator's father was hurt

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This quiz explores the opening of a narrative set in a Birmingham hospital, where the narrator grapples with disorientation and panic following a traumatic event. Readers will delve into the narrator's thoughts as they face uncertainty about their family and surroundings while trying to communicate in a multilingual environment. The intricate blend of emotions and cultural interactions adds depth to this narrative part.

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