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Questions and Answers
What was the primary sensory detail Ahmed experienced upon entering the van?
What was the primary sensory detail Ahmed experienced upon entering the van?
Why was Ahmed hesitant to give Ermir his phone?
Why was Ahmed hesitant to give Ermir his phone?
What weather condition is described in the opening scene?
What weather condition is described in the opening scene?
What was Ermir's instruction to Ahmed after receiving the money?
What was Ermir's instruction to Ahmed after receiving the money?
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What specific detail about Gare du Nord is mentioned?
What specific detail about Gare du Nord is mentioned?
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What imagery is used to describe the tram lines?
What imagery is used to describe the tram lines?
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What did Ahmed likely dislike about the music playing when nearing Calais?
What did Ahmed likely dislike about the music playing when nearing Calais?
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What action did Ermir take regarding the music in the van?
What action did Ermir take regarding the music in the van?
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Where did Ahmed encounter Ermir?
Where did Ahmed encounter Ermir?
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Flashcards
Ahmed
Ahmed
The main character who encounters Ermir in the van.
Ermir
Ermir
The smuggler who meets Ahmed in the van.
Setting
Setting
The environment described during the encounter.
300 euros
300 euros
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Calais
Calais
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Cigarette smoke
Cigarette smoke
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Locked van doors
Locked van doors
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Family pictures
Family pictures
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Albanian techno music
Albanian techno music
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Study Notes
Road Trip with a Smuggler
- A chilly wind and rain made the ground muddy
- Ahmed felt his sneaker sole peeling off
- An unshaven man, Ermir, asked Ahmed into a van
- The van was filled with Albanian techno music and smoke
- Ahmed was going to Calais and Ermir knew him from before
Transaction for the Phone
- Ermir didn't want Ahmed using the phone in the van
- Ahmed hesitated, perhaps remembering stories about smugglers
- Ermir pocketed the phone; the van jerked to a halt
- Ermir seemed unconvinced about Ahmed's worth
Van Journey into Brussels
- Ahmed's journey included a train and a van
- The Brussels park was dirty, the Gare du Nord was crowded
- Many buildings were empty, especially at night
- Narrow streets lined with shops and dark tram lines
Observations of the Night
- The only signs of life were people smoking and convenience stores
- These stores mainly sold alcohol and cigarettes
- Ermir stopped the music from the radio
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Description
Join Ahmed on a mysterious journey with Ermir, a smuggler, as they navigate through rain-soaked streets and overcrowded stations towards Brussels. Experience the chilling atmosphere of their van filled with danger and Albanian techno music. This story explores themes of trust, survival, and the shadows of urban life.
