How do characters other than Max and Ahmed exemplify The Importance of Empathy in Global Issues? What do the actions of people like Farah, Oscar, and Reka add to the novel’s exploration of this theme? Provide textual examples.

What experiences does Max have before meeting Ahmed that affect his decision to let Ahmed stay in the wine cellar? What do you see as the crucial factors in Max’s actions? Provide textual examples.

Max’s sister, Claire, faces difficult moral choices in the novel. What values does she weigh as she considers whether to keep Ahmed’s secret?