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Why did Ahmed's father refuse to take the inner tube back?
Why did Ahmed's father refuse to take the inner tube back?
What did the passengers do to remove water from the boat?
What did the passengers do to remove water from the boat?
What replaced Ahmed's fear as he watched his father?
What replaced Ahmed's fear as he watched his father?
What memory did seeing his father lead the swimmers evoke in Ahmed?
What memory did seeing his father lead the swimmers evoke in Ahmed?
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What happened after the sideways wave hit the dinghy?
What happened after the sideways wave hit the dinghy?
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Why did the smugglers choose a cloudy, moonless night?
Why did the smugglers choose a cloudy, moonless night?
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What was Ahmed's primary concern?
What was Ahmed's primary concern?
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What did Ahmed's father give him?
What did Ahmed's father give him?
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What was Ahmed's father's attitude despite the situation?
What was Ahmed's father's attitude despite the situation?
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How far was the boat from the coast of Turkey?
How far was the boat from the coast of Turkey?
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What did Ahmed remember hearing about life jackets in Turkey?
What did Ahmed remember hearing about life jackets in Turkey?
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What did Ahmed's father assure him about the deaths of Ahmed's mother, sisters, and grandfather?
What did Ahmed's father assure him about the deaths of Ahmed's mother, sisters, and grandfather?
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What was Ahmed's father doing while the captain was struggling with the motor?
What was Ahmed's father doing while the captain was struggling with the motor?
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What was Ahmed feeling as the water filled the boat?
What was Ahmed feeling as the water filled the boat?
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What did Ahmed's father tell the crying woman?
What did Ahmed's father tell the crying woman?
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What did Ahmed's father put on Ahmed?
What did Ahmed's father put on Ahmed?
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Why did Ahmed's father get into the water?
Why did Ahmed's father get into the water?
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What did Ahmed's father ask the passengers?
What did Ahmed's father ask the passengers?
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Who volunteered to help Ahmed's father?
Who volunteered to help Ahmed's father?
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What was the captain's job before becoming a refugee?
What was the captain's job before becoming a refugee?
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What did the smugglers give the captain?
What did the smugglers give the captain?
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Flashcards
Smugglers
Smugglers
Individuals who secretly transport people or goods illegally.
Aegean Sea
Aegean Sea
A body of water between Greece and Turkey.
Life jackets
Life jackets
Buoyant vests designed to keep a person afloat in water.
Panic
Panic
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Ahmed Nasser
Ahmed Nasser
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Deflating boat
Deflating boat
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Omega Seamaster
Omega Seamaster
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Fear of drowning
Fear of drowning
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Towrope
Towrope
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Dabke
Dabke
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Choppy waves
Choppy waves
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Whitecaps
Whitecaps
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Buoy
Buoy
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Overcrowded boat
Overcrowded boat
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Bail water
Bail water
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Inner tube
Inner tube
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Treading water
Treading water
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Refugee captain
Refugee captain
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Desperate strangers
Desperate strangers
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Prayers on the boat
Prayers on the boat
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Swimming ability
Swimming ability
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Study Notes
Smugglers' Journey
- Smugglers waited for a cloudy night to avoid Coast Guard detection.
- The inflatable dinghy's level dropped below starting point.
- 18 people (men, women, children) were aboard.
- Some had inadequate life jackets.
- Fear of drowning rose as the motor malfunctioned.
Ahmed's Perspective
- Ahmed (14) felt anxious due to small life jacket and recalled stories of flimsy jackets causing death.
- Ahmed's father reassured him.
- Ahmed observed the boat's sinking.
- Passengers were from various countries (Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq).
- Ahmed feared worst for his family’s past experiences.
- They were near Lesbos (Greece).
- Ahmed could not see land.
- A man volunteered to save the situation by helping row and keep them afloat after seeing his father's death.
The Boat's Fate
- The boat began taking on water rapidly due to waves.
- People attempted to lighten the load by throwing bags overboard.
- Attempts to bail water were ineffective.
- A woman cried as the baby in her arms.
- Father asked everyone to keep calm, and to stay afloat in the chaos.
- Father's sacrifice to save others.
The Rescue Attempt
- The boat's tow rope broke.
- Father's body and other passengers were thrown overboard.
- Passengers worked together to keep the dinghy afloat.
- Passengers threw water from bottles into the sea to keep the boat afloat.
- Someone used a flashlight.
- Passengers were rescued.
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Explore the harrowing tale of Ahmed and his family's perilous journey across the sea as they deal with the dangers of smuggling and inadequate safety. Delve into Ahmed's fears and the decisions made to survive amidst a dire situation. This quiz captures the emotions, struggles, and realities faced by refugees.
