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Questions and Answers
What is the primary focus of the provided text excerpt?
What is the primary focus of the provided text excerpt?
- Historical account of the invention and evolution of early instruments.
- Detailed explanation of a complex scientific instrument.
- Narrative exploring societal anxieties related to terrorism and refugee crises. (correct)
- Technical manual for operating a specific type of musical instrument.
Which of the following topics is explicitly stated as not being described in the provided text?
Which of the following topics is explicitly stated as not being described in the provided text?
- Personal experiences of refugees in unfamiliar territories.
- The operational principles of a particular instrument. (correct)
- The emotional responses of individuals to threats of violence.
- The political landscape of contemporary Europe.
The text excerpt is most likely drawn from which type of literary work?
The text excerpt is most likely drawn from which type of literary work?
- An instructional guide for playing a specific instrument.
- A fictional novel or work of historical fiction. (correct)
- A scientific journal article detailing instrument design.
- A historical treatise on the development of musical technology.
What historical context is suggested by the themes presented in the text excerpt?
What historical context is suggested by the themes presented in the text excerpt?
If a reader were looking for information about instruments, would this text excerpt be a suitable source?
If a reader were looking for information about instruments, would this text excerpt be a suitable source?
Flashcards
Historical Fiction
Historical Fiction
A literary genre that reconstructs history through storytelling.
Terrorism
Terrorism
The use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, for political aims.
Refugees
Refugees
People who flee their home country due to conflict or persecution.
Character Development
Character Development
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Complex Relationships
Complex Relationships
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Study Notes
Terrorist vs. Refugee
- Characters question whether refugees are terrorists, expressing concerns about the naive attitude toward refugees.
- Refugees are escaping terror and seek the same things as everyone else: school, work, and a home.
- Terrorists are posing as refugees to enter Europe.
Similar Circumstances
- Coincidence that a character's school is near where another person was a refugee.
- Character recalls a similar situation to the current one-Ralph's case.
Refugee Status
- Different refugee status are discussed, including Syrian refugees and Jewish refugees.
- Point is made that though people have been fleeing for centuries, the treatment of refugees has not been consistent.
Worries about Terrorism
- A character is worried about a Christmas market being a terrorist target, even though their other worries seem similar.
- Character is frustrated with the inability of the other character to understand the fear.
Hiding a Boy
- Max wonders if a person named Jonnart had to hide a person in violation of local law.
- Questions arise as to how Jonnart was caught.
- A neighbour turned in a person in, and a character expressed how horrible the situation is.
Jews and Courage
- The concept of Jews not being saved is brought up, implying that Albert Jonnart was exceptionally brave and tried to do what he could.
- Being exceptionally brave made it harder to successfully escape the ordeal.
Difficult Decision
- A character's decision was arguably even harder than the hiding of a person, because it involved sneaking into school.
- Two characters are hiding someone, and it is not clear if Ahmed is the someone that is being hidden.
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