Mahmoud's Struggle for Survival

Mahmoud and his mother are adrift in the Mediterranean Sea, struggling to survive. Mahmoud's mother is distraught over losing her baby, Hannah, to a stranger for safety. As they battle exhaustion and waves, Mahmoud encounters a dead man and takes his life jacket to save his mother. He reflects on mortality and prays for the deceased. Mahmoud manages to secure his mother in the life jacket, giving them a chance to survive the night.

What was Mahmoud's primary concern while keeping his mother afloat?

• Finding a boat

• Reaching the shore

• Keeping her head above water

• Finding food

Why was Mahmoud's mother wailing?

• She lost her husband

• She was cold

• She was hungry

• She gave her baby to a stranger

What did Mahmoud use to reassure his mother about the baby's safety?

• The baby was with a relative

• The baby was out of the water

• The baby was on a boat

• The baby was with a friend

What did Mahmoud find floating in the water?

• A dead man

• A boat

• A life jacket

• A piece of wood

What color was the dead man's life jacket?

• Blue

• Green

• Orange

• Red

What did Mahmoud do before taking the life jacket off the dead man?

• Called for help

• Took a deep breath

• Prayed for him

• Checked his pulse

What did Mahmoud recite for the dead man?

• A story

• A poem

• A song

• Funeral prayers

What was Mahmoud's emotional state while taking the life jacket?

• Fearful

• Happy

• Angry

• Indifferent

What did Mahmoud do after getting his mother into the life jacket?

• Clung to her life jacket

• Called for help

• Fell asleep

• Swam to shore

What was Mahmoud's plan for the night?

• Swim to shore

• Survive until daylight

• Find a boat

• Call for help