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What is the central conflict presented in the excerpt?
What is the central conflict presented in the excerpt?
What is the primary driver of Claire's concern?
What is the primary driver of Claire's concern?
Which statement best describes Max's initial reaction to Claire's questioning?
Which statement best describes Max's initial reaction to Claire's questioning?
What does the phrase "Till we go back" imply about Max's plan for Ahmed?
What does the phrase "Till we go back" imply about Max's plan for Ahmed?
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How does Claire's recollection of the drowned refugee child contribute to the narrative?
How does Claire's recollection of the drowned refugee child contribute to the narrative?
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What does the dialogue suggest about the parents' attitudes towards refugees?
What does the dialogue suggest about the parents' attitudes towards refugees?
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Which line reveals Max's eventual acceptance of his actions?
Which line reveals Max's eventual acceptance of his actions?
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What does Claire's statement "We've fixed it up. It's not so bad-" imply about the wine cellar?
What does Claire's statement "We've fixed it up. It's not so bad-" imply about the wine cellar?
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What literary device is primarily used to convey the narrative?
What literary device is primarily used to convey the narrative?
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The phrase "sneaking around" suggests that Max is:
The phrase "sneaking around" suggests that Max is:
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Flashcards
Claire's Concern
Claire's Concern
Claire is worried about Ahmed's safety and well-being.
Max's Denial
Max's Denial
Max initially denies knowing about Ahmed, showing conflict.
Refugee Situation
Refugee Situation
The plight of refugees like Ahmed, highlighting social indifference.
Wine Cellar
Wine Cellar
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Societal Apathy
Societal Apathy
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Empathy for Refugees
Empathy for Refugees
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Max's Internal Conflict
Max's Internal Conflict
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Ahmed's Reality
Ahmed's Reality
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Claire's Argument
Claire's Argument
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Visualizing Refugees
Visualizing Refugees
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Study Notes
Claire and Max's Conversation
- Claire suspects Syrian boy, Ahmed, is living in their house.
- Max denies knowing anything about Ahmed, but Claire isn't convinced.
Max's Situation
- Max is trying to keep Ahmed hidden for five months.
- Max's parents don't want to help refugees.
- Max thinks there is no one else who can help.
Ahmed's Situation
- Ahmed's parents are deceased.
- Ahmed is at risk of deportation if found.
- Ahmed is potentially living in the house's wine cellar.
Claire's Feelings
- Claire is worried about Ahmed because she saw pictures of children dying in the water.
- Claire feels the adults don't care about refugees.
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Description
Explore the challenging conversation between Claire and Max regarding Ahmed, a Syrian refugee hidden in their home. As Claire grows concerned about Ahmed's safety and the adult's indifference, Max faces the moral dilemma of keeping an innocent child at risk of deportation. This quiz delves into themes of empathy, responsibility, and humanitarian crisis.
