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What was the primary reason for Ahmed's concealed feelings towards Ibrahim?
What was the primary reason for Ahmed's concealed feelings towards Ibrahim?
What does the phrase "forged quickly" suggest about Ahmed and Ibrahim's friendship?
What does the phrase "forged quickly" suggest about Ahmed and Ibrahim's friendship?
Why was Ahmed staying in Parc Maximilien?
Why was Ahmed staying in Parc Maximilien?
What does the description of the camp's appearance suggest about its context?
What does the description of the camp's appearance suggest about its context?
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What was the underlying reason for the interior ministry's decision to close the camp?
What was the underlying reason for the interior ministry's decision to close the camp?
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What was Zainab's advice to Ahmed based on?
What was Zainab's advice to Ahmed based on?
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Why did Ahmed's stomach tighten upon hearing Zainab's advice?
Why did Ahmed's stomach tighten upon hearing Zainab's advice?
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What does the phrase "unaccompanied minor" highlight about Ahmed's situation?
What does the phrase "unaccompanied minor" highlight about Ahmed's situation?
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What is implied by Ahmed's minimal communication since arriving in Lesbos?
What is implied by Ahmed's minimal communication since arriving in Lesbos?
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What does the mention of other child refugees suggest about Ahmed's experience?
What does the mention of other child refugees suggest about Ahmed's experience?
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Flashcards
Ahmed's situation
Ahmed's situation
Ahmed is coping with refugee status complications in Brussels.
Refugee status denial
Refugee status denial
Ibrahim's family was denied refugee status by Belgian authorities.
Parc Maximilien
Parc Maximilien
A park in Brussels where refugees are living in tents.
Red Cross camp
Red Cross camp
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Unaccompanied minor
Unaccompanied minor
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Molenbeek neighborhood
Molenbeek neighborhood
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Belgian Office of Foreigners
Belgian Office of Foreigners
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Temporary housing eligibility
Temporary housing eligibility
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Child refugees rumors
Child refugees rumors
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Emotional concealment
Emotional concealment
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Study Notes
Chapter Three Summary
- Ahmed listened to Ibrahim Malaki about bad news.
- Ibrahim's family was refused refugee status.
- They were being pushed to return to Iraq (from Brussels).
- The family had been staying at a camp.
- The camp was closing.
- The Red Cross camp provided clothes, blankets, food, and diapers for the refugees.
- There was a school for the children.
- The camp was being shut down because of the authorities.
- Ibrahim's wife, Zainab, wanted to stay with family in Molenbeek.
- Unaccompanied minors had to go to state custody.
- Ahmed felt terrified being alone.
- Many child refugees were traveling alone in Europe.
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Description
In this summary of Chapter Three, we explore the harrowing experiences of Ibrahim Malaki and his family as they face the challenges of refugee life. Ahmed listens to Ibrahim's story about their struggles with authorities, the closure of their camp in Brussels, and the emotional turmoil of being separated from loved ones. Learn more about the plight of child refugees navigating their way through Europe.
